Monday, October 14, 2013

GREAT REVIEWS for ~Hidden Order~ by Brad Thor


On November 12th we will be discussing Hidden Order by Brad Thor.  Our attendees for this mid-November meeting will gather at Becky's Coffee Corner at 6pm.  Nona Gall will be hosting this evening's discussion.

We will discuss the thriller of a tale about an organization (Federal Reserve) and their ruthless, secretive attempts to reach their objectives while imposing dangers to the USA. 

See the following reviews taken from the Amazon website:

Brad Thor] and Harvath are the real deal, and you should accept no substitutes. (BookReporter.com)
“One of Brad Thor’s best books to date.”(The Washington Post)
“[A] great, great thriller.” -
(Rush Limbaugh)
“Rockin’ from cover to cover.”
(Charlie Daniels)
“[A] must-read summer thriller.”
(Townhall.com)
“HIDDEN ORDER …Freeeekin awesome!”
(KCBR)
“One of the best writers you are ever going to read.”
(WROK)
“…the thrills and detailed narrative combine to make Hidden Order a one-of-a-kind roller coaster run…”
(The Blaze)
“A well thought out plot with a rollicking pace and would be a great summer beach read.”
(E-Thriller.com)
“Thriller writer Brad Thor is awesome…You’ll want to take HIDDEN ORDER to the beach.” -
(National Review)
“Brad Thor continues to write like nobody else writes…Ain’t nothing else like it!”
(KCBQ)



Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Get Your Coats On...

It's not quite winter however our October's book selection is set in the Canadian wilderness in the early 1900s.  Ready to endure the harsh climate and conditions?  Well,...get your coats on!

 
Mrs. Mike…is the story of the start of young love, its growth to maturity, and its acceptance of a dangerous, hard, but enthralling life. Its level of sheer entertainment is extremely high.”Los Angeles Herald-Express
 
 
Our October 8th's meeting will be reflecting our views about the book;
Mrs.Mike by Benedict and Nancy Freeman
 
We will be meeting at Becky's Coffee Corner in Prosser at 6pm.  Sheri Wilkins will be hosting this evening's discussion.
 
Come early to grab something from Becky's shop!
 

Saturday, August 17, 2013

What better way to spend a summer's evening?....Talk about a book!


Come join..... 
The Page Turner

Book Club
TPTBC would like to announce that their next meeting is scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of the month, September 10th @ 6pm.  It will be held at Becky’s Coffee Corner in Prosser.

The evening will include conversations about the book; START. By Jon Acuff 

 
 
 
"Wall Street Journal best-selling author Jon Acuff reveals the steps to getting unstuck and back onto the path of being awesome.
Over the last 100 years, the road to success for most everyone has been divided into predictable stages. But three things have changed the path to success:
Boomers are realizing that a lot of the things they were promised aren't going to materialize, and they have started second and third careers.
Technology has given access to an unprecedented number of people who are building online empires and changing their lives in ways that would have been impossible years ago.
The days of "success first, significance later," have ended.
While none of the stages can be skipped, they can be shortened and accelerated. There are only two paths in life: average and awesome. The average path is easy because all you have to do is nothing. The awesome path is more challenging, because things like fear only bother you when you do work that matters. The good news is "Start" gives readers practical, actionable insights to be more awesome, more often." -
taken from goodreads.com
 
 
 
We all live life.  We all have experienced fear.  We all have dreams.  On our inevitable life journey let us continue to seek and perhaps find insight to contribute ease and happiness during our travels.  This book may provide a map to achieve clarity of life's weather conditions and the road ahead....So, find a comfy chair, a cool comforting drink, and give yourself some "you" time. - Happy Reading!
 



Thursday, July 11, 2013

AND THE MOUNTAINS ECHOED

This past Tuesday we were a small group but our discussion contained BIG ideas and insight! TPTBC discussed the book; The Wilderness Warrior by Douglas Brinkley.  The conversation consisted of TR's passion and politics and how they were effective and...not so effective.  We gabbed and gained while munching on Leota's tasty pralines from TX.

And for our NEXT selection......August 13th will bring us the book; And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini.  This book presents an intense story which seems to be Hosseini's trend.  The setting starts out in Afghanistan (I was mistaken earlier when I said India at our last meeting) during pre-war times.  It then branches out globally while possessing a multi-generational collection of characters.  This is supposed to be a story about separated siblings and defining oneself during life's journey of love, unconditional bonds, choices, and sacrifices.



"An unforgettable novel about finding a lost piece of yourself in someone else." - taken from www.goodreads.com

We'll be getting together to discuss the details and our perspectives about this novel Aug. 13th, (2nd Tues. of the month) 6pm, at Becky's Coffee Corner.  Nicole Thomas will be hosting this evening's discussion.

Remember to come early to grab some yummy pastries or a refreshment from Becky!





Thursday, May 30, 2013

June 11th ~ Next TPTBC meeting!

 
We'll be meeting at Becky's Coffee Corner in Prosser (6/11/13) at 6pm. 
 
Come join us in discussion (and dissection) of this ever increasing popular novel.  Bring your copy of the book, your perspective, and your insight to our monthly meeting!
 
This novel is a #1 seller in Brazil and a New York Times Bestseller!
 
"An enchanting first novel about love, madness, and Kenny G." - taken from matthewquickwriter.com
 
Be sure to review the discussion questions before the meeting;

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

A Taste for Books

 
 
These square objects are for some an acquired taste.  Some individuals prefer obtaining facts and wisdom in a book over getting lost along some story line.  However, most won't argue that at one time or another they have gained something, something from a book. 
 
These pieces of enveloped words have contributed greatly to many minds and hearts. How might our views of our world and our life differ if books did not exist? Though one may say; " I don't like to read", it doesn't necessarily convey their distaste for books specifically. Perhaps they haven't indulged in a love story, never have been caught up in a mystery, or have never been enlightened by a knowledgeable reference book.  May these disadvantaged gain a preference, stumble upon an interest, or devour words that these wonderful treasures hold.   May they develop a taste for one of the flavors these cakes have to offer.
 
Happy Reading!
Nicole
 
A big THANK YOU to Debra Layman from Wine Country Cupcakes www.winecountrycupcakes.net who made this wonderful "Bookworm" cake for our book club.  Her artistic flair was apparent on the outside of this piece of art but the violet flavored inside was superb!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

The Baker's Daughter for May's selection

Come join us......

 
Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th @ 6pm.  It will be held at Becky’s Coffee Corner in Prosser.
Nona Gall will be hosting this evening's event.
Remember to come a bit early to take advantages of Becky's services before 6!

Discussion Questions are available on the author's website; www.sarahmccoy.com
 
 
 
 
Something to tantalize you.....


"A beautiful, heart-breaking gem of a novel written just the way I like them, with the past coming back to haunt the present, endearing heroines and a sunny, hopeful ending. You'll wolf it up in one delicious gulp.”--Tatiana de Rosnay, international bestselling author of Sarah's Key and A Secret Kept
 
Synopsis by Random House Inc.;
      
In 1945, Elsie Schmidt is a naive teenager, as eager for her first sip of champagne as she is for her first kiss. She and her family have been protected from the worst of the terror and desperation overtaking her country by a high-ranking Nazi who wishes to marry her. So when an escaped Jewish boy arrives on Elsie’s doorstep on Christmas Eve, Elsie understands that opening the door would put all she loves in danger.

Sixty years later, in El Paso, Texas, Reba Adams is trying to file a feel-good Christmas piece for the local magazine, and she sits down with the owner of Elsie's German Bakery for what she expects will be an easy interview. But Reba finds herself returning to the bakery again and again, anxious to find the heart of the story--a story that resonates with her own turbulent past. For Elsie, Reba’s questions are a stinging reminder of that last bleak year of WWII. As the two women's lives become intertwined, both are forced to confront the uncomfortable truths of the past and seek out the courage to forgive.