Tag Archives: Biography

Book Club Kit: Wild From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail By Cheryl Strayed First Published: 2012 10 Copies & Reading Guide At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered, … Continue reading

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Book Club Kit: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana

The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon First Published: 2011 10 Copies & Reading Guide The incredible true account of Kamila Sidiqi who, … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

March 2nd is Dr. Seuss‘ birthday! How are you celebrating? You can read of his wonderfully rhyming, tongue trippingly good books, watch one of the many funny movie adaptations, or do both by having a Dr. Seuss-themed party! Be sure … Continue reading

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Author Spotlight: A.J. Jacobs

Several of us have discovered and loved the books by A.J. Jacobs. As Stephannie put it – Jacobs is a guy that’s willing to do anything for a laugh and to truly learn about his subjects! If you’re looking for a giggle while … Continue reading

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Book Club Kit: Mountains Beyond Mountains

Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World by Tracy Kidder First Published: 2003 6 Copies & Reading Guide Mountains Beyond Mountains takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia … Continue reading

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