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| Zion Book Club reading list from 2004-2005 |
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Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi 347 pgs.
A memoir of a teacher's life in Iran, centered on a reading group she organized
for seven of her former students (all women). It is a remarkable exploration of
resilience in the face of tyranny and a celebration of the liberating power of
literature.
November 2nd
Phantom Toll Booth by Juster, Feiffer and Feiffer 255 pgs.
A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and
numbers provides a cure for his boredom. It's a kids book, but what the heck,
aren't we all kids at heart?
December 7th
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson 274 pgs.
A laugh-out-loud account of an outrageously rugged hike. Published on the
75th anniversary of the Appalachian Trail.
January 4th
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham 192 pgs.
Imagine a year without Christmas with a cruise in its place! Skipping
Christmas brings enormous consequences for one middle-aged couple.
February 1st
A Kitchen Boy - A Novel of the Last Tsar by Robert Alexander 229 pgs.
Through the eyes of their kitchen boy, we see Nicholas and Alexandra's
humble faith, devoted love for each other and family; how bravely they
suffered. A tragic story of a family so much different yet so similar to any
other.
March 1st
Night of Radishes by Sandra Benitez 288 pgs
The story of Annie Rush's search for answers to questions from her childhood
that haunt her. Questions about the death of her twin and the alienation of her
brother. She searches for her brother and answers in Oaxaca, Mexico. What
have radishes to do with the story?
April 5th
Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
The author explores the implications of the murder of a woman by two
religious fundamentalists (her brothers-in-law).
May 3rd
The #1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith 235 pgs.
The first novel in the widely acclaimed series tells the story of the engaging
Prescious Ramotswe, an African lady who is drawn to her profession to help
people with problems in their lives in Botswana.
June 7th
Geisha, A Life by Mineko Iwasaki 296 pgs.
The author tells her story, from early childhood, to her intense yet privileged
upbrining, to her years as a renowned geisha, and finally to her decision to
retire and marry.
September 6th
Choose one and tell us about it!
When Did I Stop Being Barbie and Become Mrs. Potato Head? ;
Learning to Embrace the Woman You've Become by Pierce, Spoelstra,
Huizinga, Ambs. 160 pgs
The Blue Shoe by Anne Lamott 336 pgs.
A Weekend in Paris by Robyn Sisman 323 pgs.
A memoir of a teacher's life in Iran, centered on a reading group she organized
for seven of her former students (all women). It is a remarkable exploration of
resilience in the face of tyranny and a celebration of the liberating power of
literature.
November 2nd
Phantom Toll Booth by Juster, Feiffer and Feiffer 255 pgs.
A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and
numbers provides a cure for his boredom. It's a kids book, but what the heck,
aren't we all kids at heart?
December 7th
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson 274 pgs.
A laugh-out-loud account of an outrageously rugged hike. Published on the
75th anniversary of the Appalachian Trail.
January 4th
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham 192 pgs.
Imagine a year without Christmas with a cruise in its place! Skipping
Christmas brings enormous consequences for one middle-aged couple.
February 1st
A Kitchen Boy - A Novel of the Last Tsar by Robert Alexander 229 pgs.
Through the eyes of their kitchen boy, we see Nicholas and Alexandra's
humble faith, devoted love for each other and family; how bravely they
suffered. A tragic story of a family so much different yet so similar to any
other.
March 1st
Night of Radishes by Sandra Benitez 288 pgs
The story of Annie Rush's search for answers to questions from her childhood
that haunt her. Questions about the death of her twin and the alienation of her
brother. She searches for her brother and answers in Oaxaca, Mexico. What
have radishes to do with the story?
April 5th
Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
The author explores the implications of the murder of a woman by two
religious fundamentalists (her brothers-in-law).
May 3rd
The #1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith 235 pgs.
The first novel in the widely acclaimed series tells the story of the engaging
Prescious Ramotswe, an African lady who is drawn to her profession to help
people with problems in their lives in Botswana.
June 7th
Geisha, A Life by Mineko Iwasaki 296 pgs.
The author tells her story, from early childhood, to her intense yet privileged
upbrining, to her years as a renowned geisha, and finally to her decision to
retire and marry.
September 6th
Choose one and tell us about it!
When Did I Stop Being Barbie and Become Mrs. Potato Head? ;
Learning to Embrace the Woman You've Become by Pierce, Spoelstra,
Huizinga, Ambs. 160 pgs
The Blue Shoe by Anne Lamott 336 pgs.
A Weekend in Paris by Robyn Sisman 323 pgs.
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Waldenbooks
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Bookstore At Fitger's
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J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee
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Superior, WI 54880
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Online book sellers:
Amazon.com
Barnes & Noble.com
BestBookBuys.com
Powells.com
Barnes & Noble
Miller Hill Mall - Duluth
(218) 786-0710
Waldenbooks
Miller Hill Mall - Duluth
(218) 727-6487
Bookstore At Fitger's
600 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 727-9077
www.bookstoreatfitgers.com
J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee
3631 Tower Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Tel: 715-394-266
http://jwbeecroft.booksense.com
Online book sellers:
Amazon.com
Barnes & Noble.com
BestBookBuys.com
Powells.com