We encourage other book clubs or individuals to read his books. He even has one on Keep Going: The Art of Perserverance that is dedicated to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. We'd love to have him come to our area for a visit. Perhaps he will. I know he will be glad to SKYPE with other clubs, just contact him through his website. Joseph Marshall III Many thanks for sharing of your life with us Joe, and We too have seen Your courage in dedicating your life to being a caretaker of the spiritual life of the Lakotas.
Southwest Louisiana Pulpwood Queens Book Club
Friday, November 19, 2010
Joseph Marshall III - "We Have Seen His Courage"
Oh my did we learn a bunch about Native American culture, specifically the Lakota's through Joseph Marshall's book The Lakota Way. And then when we visited him via SKYPE at our meeting we appreciated their culture even more. Our discussion revolved around the necessity of maintaining the Lakota culture and language. Marshall is working on a project to record audio books in his native Lakota language. A massive undertaking but after reading his books, it will enrich our world community to preserve this heritage.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Time to Vote for PQ Book of the Year in 3 Categories
Hi Queens!
It's time to vote for PQ Book of the Year, PQ Bonus Book of the Year and PQ Children's (includes Pinecones and Splinters selections) Book of the Year Please email me your 3 choices or give them to me tomorrow night at our meeting. When you go over the list, remember we need to choose a book for January. The official selection will be Pat Conroy's My Reading Life
Below are all the official selections for the year 2010: Choose One Red - Book of the Year, One Blue - Bonus Book of the Year and One Green - children's Book fo the year: The ones we have read I have underlined. ML's book and Lake of Dead Languages aren't listed because they were GFW giveaways Winging It and South of Broad were from the official 2009 selections.
January – The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Well
Bonus - Home Safe by Elizabeth Ber
What Difference Do It Make? By Ron Hall, Denver Moore, & Lynn Vincent
Splinters – The Sweetheart of Prosper County by Jill S. Alexander Pinecones – Poppy's Pants by Melissa Conroy
February – The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter, and a Town that Raised Them
Bonus - Saving Cicadas by Nicole Seitz
Sweet By and By by Todd Johnson
The Girl Who Chased the Moon: A Novel by Sarah Addison Allen
Splinters - The Cupcake Queen by Heather Hepler
Pinecones: Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
March – The Lakota Way by Joseph Marshall III
January – The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Well
Bonus - Home Safe by Elizabeth Ber
What Difference Do It Make? By Ron Hall, Denver Moore, & Lynn Vincent
Splinters – The Sweetheart of Prosper County by Jill S. Alexander Pinecones – Poppy's Pants by Melissa Conroy
February – The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter, and a Town that Raised Them
Bonus - Saving Cicadas by Nicole Seitz
Sweet By and By by Todd Johnson
The Girl Who Chased the Moon: A Novel by Sarah Addison Allen
Splinters - The Cupcake Queen by Heather Hepler
Pinecones: Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
March – The Lakota Way by Joseph Marshall III
Bonus – Do-Over by Robin Hemley
Splinters: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Pinecones: The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
April – The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver
Bonus - The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kampkamba with Bryan Mealor
Splinters – Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Pinecones: The Secret World of Walter Anderson by Hester Bass
May – Spoon: A Novel by Robert Greer
Bonus – Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls
Splinters – Shiver by Maggie Stiefvader
Pinecones – The of Nicodemus Annie by Angela Bates
June – Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Bonus – Seeds: A Memoir by Sasha Vukelja, M.D.
Splinters – Eli the Good by Silas House
Pinecones – Jenny & the Cat Club by Jenny Linsky
Or Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen
July – The Recipe Club: A Tale of Food and Friendship by Andrea Israel & Nancy Garfinkel or Man of the House by Ad Hudler
Bonus – In Pursuit of Other Interests: A Novel by Jim Kokoris 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life by Cami Walker
Splinters - Outcasts United by Warren St. John
Pinecones – Piper Reed: The Great Gypsy by Kimberly Willis Holt
August – Zeitoun by Dave Eggers
Bonus – The Year Before the Flood by Ned Sublette
Yazoo Blues by John Pritchard Splinters – Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper or A Cat Named Squeeky by Vic Reskovic Pinecones – Dewey: There's a Cat in My Library by Vicki Myron
September – The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott by Kelly O'Connor
Bonus – Wench: A Novel by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
The Outside Boy by Jeanine Cummins
Splinters – The Water Seeker by Kimberly Willis Holt
Pinecones – Keeper by Kathi Appelt
October – Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
Bonus - My Name is Mary Sutter: A Novel by Robin Oliveira
A Separate Country by Robert Hicks Pinecones – Countdown by Deborah Wiles
Splinters – 13 Words by Lemony Snicket
November – My Orange Duffel Bag by Sam Bracken with Echo Garrett
Bonus – The Pirate Queen – Patricia Hickman Walking in the Deep End by Susan Parker
The Mailbox by Marybeth Whalen Splinters – Chasing Lilacs – Carla Stewart
Pinecones – The Curious Garden by Peter Brown
December – The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman
Bonus – The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove:A Novel by Susan Gregg Gilmore
Burning Bright by Ron Rash Splinters – The Cardturner by Louis Sachar
Pinecones – Alabama Moon by Walt Key
October Meeting
It was great to chat with author Todd Johnson about his book Sweet By and By as he shivered in the first snowfall of Connecticut and we were fanning ourselves from the heat. Sweet By and By is an absolute must read for caregivers for the elderly. His book was about the dignity of each person and about having compassion for others. His agent has just sent 200 copies to a meeting of geriatric nurse practitioners. A great book Todd and we look forward to meeting you in Jefferson Texas in January!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Local Author Book Signing NOV 11
I'm sure many of you know Dr. Linda LeBert-Corbello, she has published a book In The shadow of My Brother's Cold Blood and will be doing a presentation and book signing on Nov 11 at 6 pm at the Calcasieu Parish Library.
Let's try to go to support our local authors! I think her story will be captivating. Can you imagine being the brother of the one who murdered in cold blood and had to live with that for the rest of your life!
My name is Dr. Linda LeBert-Corbello. I will present a short powerpoint on the family members featured in the original story : IN COLD BLOOD. I will also be signing copies of my book entitled IN THE SHADOW OF MY BROTHER'S COLD BLOOD on November 11, 2010 at Calcasieu Parish Library inLake Charles at 6 PM.
My book is DIRECTLY connected to Truman Capote's work: IN COLD BLOOD.
Thank you,
Linda LeBert-Corbello,PhD
PUBLIC INVITED
IN THE SHADOW OF MY BROTHER'S COLD BLOOD
Written by Dr. Linda LeBert-Corbello
Read the life story of
Walter David Hickock (DAVE)
(Brother of murderer the book IN COLD BLOOD by Truman Capote)
Calcasieu Parish Library 6 pm November 11, 2010
October Meeting Menus MUST RESPOND!
Lea is on the ball and has already made arrangements with Stellar Beans for our meeting on October 27th. You need to respond to Lea ASAP and no later than Mon October 25.
- Great arrangements Lea! Lots of Choices! And all for $8.50, we will be the only customers. They are opening just for us, they have wi-fi available (included with the meal price) big screen TV so we will be able to SKYPE with author Todd Johnson.
These will be guaranteed reservations so if for some reason you can't come you will still have to pay. Likewise if you just show up without a reservation there will not be any food prepared for you.
Your choices are listed below --
Kay,
I have made the arrangements with Stellar Beans. The cost will be $8.50 per person, includes sandwich, chips (assortment choice), drink (choice), dessert (cookie/brownie).
Each person can custom order their sandwich using the form below ---I need back to me no later than Monday, October 25, email or phone to me. Please send to all our members.
Pulpwood Queens Book Club Meeting Wed.,October 27, 2010 5:30 to 8:00 P. M.
NAME:________________________________________________
Sandwich Combo - $8.50 (Sandwich, Drink, Chips, Cookie/Brownie)
Choose Bread | Croissant | Wheat | Ciabatta | Bagel |
Choose 1 Meat | Turkey Ham | Roast Beef | Chicken Salad Tuna Salad | |
Choose 1 Cheese | Swiss Provolone | Y. Cheddar W. Cheddar | Pepper Jack Sm. Gouda | American |
Choose Condiments | Mayo Mustard | Jal. Mayo Sp. Mustard | Pesto Mayo | |
Choose Extras | Tomato Lettuce | Red Onion Alfalfa Sprouts | Pickles Black Olives | Banana Peppers |
Chips | Assortment Choice | |||
Dessert | Cookie/Brownie Choice | |||
Drink | Choice |
Need your sandwich order no later than Monday, October 25. eadurio@bellsouth.net or 526-7335, leave message.
Kay Huck
Click thru www.swlapulpwoodqueens.blogspot.com to purchase at Amazon.com. All commissions are donated to Abrazando Cristo Mission to Nicaragua by the Southwest Louisiana Pulpwood Queens Book Club. Our donations are personally delivered by one of our members and her family who participate in the annual mission trip. This simple click thru generated $55 last year and purchased books for the orphanage. Thank you!
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