SPRING PICK: The Art of Racing in the Rain

Tuesday, April 10th The Page Turner Book Club will be joining at Becky's Coffee Corner in Prosser at 6pm to discuss the book; The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Celeste' Lynn will be hosting.

From Publishers Weekly
If you've ever wondered what your dog is thinking, Stein's third novel offers an answer. Enzo is a lab terrier mix plucked from a farm outside Seattle to ride shotgun with race car driver Denny Swift as he pursues success on the track and off. Denny meets and marries Eve, has a daughter, Zoë, and risks his savings and his life to make it on the professional racing circuit. Enzo, frustrated by his inability to speak and his lack of opposable thumbs, watches Denny's old racing videos, coins koanlike aphorisms that apply to both driving and life, and hopes for the day when his life as a dog will be over and he can be reborn a man. When Denny hits an extended rough patch, Enzo remains his most steadfast if silent supporter. Enzo is a reliable companion and a likable enough narrator, though the string of Denny's bad luck stories strains believability. Much like Denny, however, Stein is able to salvage some dignity from the over-the-top drama. (May)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Come join us! Becky's services will be available before 6 (come early). Meetings tend to last until 7:30pm. Bring your book and your own perspective!

HOTEL on the CORNER of BITTER and SWEET

The next “Page Turner” Book Club meeting will be on Tuesday, February 14th, from 6 to 7:30 at Becky’s Coffee Corner in Prosser.
We’ll be joining together to discuss the book;
“Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet”
By Jamie Ford

Loretta Freepons will be hosting this meeting.

“A tender and satisfying novel set in a time and a place lost forever, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet gives us a glimpse of the damage that is caused by war--not the sweeping damage of the battlefield, but the cold, cruel damage to the hearts and humanity of individual people. Especially relevant in today's world, this is a beautifully written book that will make you think. And, more importantly, it will make you feel."
-- Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain


Also, Loretta mentioned that there was an exhibit at Yakima museum that held some historical information that would pertain to our upcoming book; "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet". I thought you all might appreciate this link that includes an overview and may be interested in seeing the display. The museum is located off Tieton Drive, right before Yakima Memorial Hospital, on the right (traveling west).
http://www.yakimavalleymuseum.org/special/japanese.cfm

December's Book; "HEAVEN IS FOR REAL"

We'll be discussing a book written by Todd Burpo, "Heaven is for Real".

A book describing the true story of a four year old boy who experiences "heaven" while in a state of unconciousness in an emergency room. Skeptics may be enlightened during this read....

We will be meeting on Tuesday, December 13th, at Leota Olney's house; 2000 Highland Drive in Prosser at 6pm. Zita Massie will lead our group in discussion.

November's Pick:

The “Page Turner” Book Club will be joining together once again on a (probably chilly) Tuesday, the evening of November 8th. Our monthly book discussion will be held from 6 to 7:30 at Becky’s Coffee Corner in Prosser. November's discussion meeting will be about the book; “The Red-Headed, Freckle-faced, Barefoot Boy”
by Prosser's very own author, Clarence M. Rincher.
Barb Shimek will be the host of the evening.

For new members - Becky's Coffee Corner will be serving coffee, tea, etc. until 6 o' clock so come a tad early for a special drink! Otherwise, a snack and water (bottles) will be offered by the host of the evening.