Thursday, April 23, 2009

Our First Book

The first book we will be reading is The Frontrunner by Patricia Nell Warren. Further information can be found on http://www.amazon.com/Front-Runner-Patricia-Nell-Warren/dp/0964109964/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238972850&sr=8-1

We will be discussing this book on May 20, 2009 @ 7:30 pm at 11210 JASPER AVENUE

Inaugural Book Worms Meeting

The members of the Book Worms met for the first time last night and the meeting was great! We decided as a group on some things about the logistics of the group. See below. Thanks for the help everyone. It was appreciated!

Book Worms Book Club Meeting-April 22, 2009


1, Is there a website and email?
www.bookwormsedmonton.blogspot.com

bookworm@teamedmonton.ca

http://teamedmonton.ca/pb/wp_da253f0d/wp_da253f0d.html


2, When, where, and how often does the book club meet?
The Book Worms meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Second Cup at 11210 JASPER AVENUE at 7:30pm. The next meeting will be on May 20, 2009 @ 7:30pm where we will be discussing The Front Runner by Patricia Nell Warren .


3, What book are we reading?
We are reading The Front Runner by Patricia Nell Warren. For more information about this book please go to http://www.amazon.com/Front-Runner-Patricia-Nell-Warren/dp/0964109964/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238972850&sr=8-1


4, When and how are books chosen?
Books will be chosen 3 months in advance. At the next meeting on May 20 each of the members will bring 3 book suggestions, one suggestion for each of the three upcoming months. Each member describes their book and the group chooses which particular book will be read for each of the next 3 months. On the May 20th meeting, books will be chosen for June, July, and August 2009.


5, Can new members and guests to attend the book club?
Yes. New members and guests are welcome to attend and bring a friend!


6, Who decides the book discussion questions?
All members bring each 2-3 questions to the meetings for book discussion.


7, What are the expectations of the book club?
Get involved in reading, have fun, meet people, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere.


8, Can club members/guests still attend when they have not finished the book?
Yes. They can attend too!


9, What types of Literature we will read?
All types…Fiction, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, Westerns, Fantasy, Sociological, Plays/Productions, Journal/Magazine articles.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Book Worms First Meeting!

Are you interested in reading of the literary works of GLBT authors or of literature pertaining to various GLBT subjects/issues?

This book club will address both of these topics in an engaging, relaxed, and social environment.

Our first meeting will be at Second Cup on 112 Street and Jasper Ave @ 7:30 pm on Wednesday April 22.

We will meet every Wednesday @ 7:30 pm thereafter. If you have any questions/suggestions please forward them to
bookworm@teamedmonton.ca.

In the first meeting we will...-Introduce the first book, Patricia Nell Warren's "The Front Runner"-Order at...
http://www.amazon.com/Front-Runner-Patricia-Nell-Warren/dp/0964109964/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238972850&sr=8-1-

Discuss the logistics of the club and future meetings.

Relax and meet others who excited about reading...bring a friend!

Team Edmonton

The Team Edmonton group has provided the GLBT community with a resource for individuals interested in the literary works of GLBT subject matter. This group also offers many organized sports and recreation activities for a number of individuals living in Edmonton and its greater area. Follow the link and explore the possibilities...

http://teamedmonton.ca/