CATHERINE the GREAT

On June 12th, the 2nd Tuesday of the month, we'll be meeting at Becky's Coffee Corner to converse about the book; Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie. 

“[Massie] hasn’t lost his mojo. . . . a consistently nimble and buoyant performances . . . [Massie] has always been a biographer with the instincts of a novelist. He understands plot—fate—as a function of character, and the narrative perspective he establishes and maintains, a vision tightly aligned with that of his subject, convinces a reader he’s not so much looking at Catherine the Great as he is out of her eyes. . . juicy and suspenseful.” — Kathryn Harrison, The New York Times Book Review
Join us at from 6 to 7:30.  Come a little early to get some tea/coffee or perhaps a pastry from Becky's Coffee Corner. 

Leota Olney will be hosting this meeting.

THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS

THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS: Doctors took her cells without asking. Those cells never died. They launched a medical revolution and a multimillion-dollar industry. More than twenty years later, her children found out. Their lives would never be the same. (taken from the front cover of the book)

Considered, "Extraordinary" by THE NEW YORKER, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks entails a true account of a journey led by it's author and science writer, Rebecca Skloot.


The story of Henrietta Lacks' "immortal cells", known commonly to scientists as HeLa cells, taken without her knowledge back in the 1950s lead us through her legacy while revealing a dark history of truths uncovered.

Join us!!
We'll be meeting on Tuesday, May 8th from 6 to 7:30 at Becky's Coffee Corner.

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!

Stephanie Meyer the author of the Twilight Saga

Come and join the Page Turner Book Club on March 13th, the second Tuesday of the month. We'll be meeting at Becky's Coffee Corner from 6 to 7:30pm. This month's book choice is; The Host written by author, Stephanie Meyer. Kylie Jones will be hosting this meeting.

Let's talk about if Meyer's capabilities extend beyond the world of vampires.....

A #1 National Bestseller

Meyer's YA vampire novels (Breaking Dawnwill be out in August) have been touted in the Wall Street Journalas successors to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. And with a fan base that has grown exponentially with each new release, they may not be far off. All of which makes the publication of Meyer's first adult novel even more noteworthy. It lives up to the hype, blending science fiction and romance in a way that has never worked so well. In this page-turner, Meyer explores what happens to relationships when two beings inhabit the same physical body. Earth has been overrun by an alien species called Souls, which invade human bodies and erase personalities. As the novel opens, Melanie Stryder, one of the few human holdouts, has been captured by the aliens and is implanted with a Soul named Wanderer, who is something of a legend among her own kind because of the many hosts and planets she has experienced. Inhabiting a human mind and body is unlike anything Wanderer has ever known, and soon she finds that Melanie isn't quite willing to give up to this invader. Overwhelmed by Melanie's memories and feelings, Wanderer finds herself driven to reconnect with Melanie's old life. As with her vampire novels, Meyer will make new fans of readers "who don't read books with aliens." Highly recommended for all public libraries. [See Prepub Alert, LJ1/08.]—Jane Jorgenson (Library Journal)

Reminder: Come a little early before 6 to take advantage of Becky's services!

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

Come and meet with us on January 10th!

The Page Turner Book Club will be meeting at Becky's Coffee Corner on January 10th.

We'll be discussing the book; A Stolen Life, written by kidnap victim, Jaycee Dugard. This book is an account of an 18 year nightmare that began in 1991. Just an 11 year old girl, she endured the unimaginable from the kidnapping to the sexual abuse to becoming a mother at 14. A moving and unforgettable story.

Our meeting will run from 6 to 7pm this evening. Sarah Brana will be hosting.

Also, we are delighted to announce that author, Clarence Rincher will be arriving at 7 for book signing of his book; The Red-Headed, Freckle-faced, Barefoot Boy.

Come a little early to take advantage of Becky's services!!

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.