Hello All! I'm late getting this out. Sorry about the delay.

February's meeting was about Invisible Thread. What an inspirational story! If you haven't read that book yet, it should definitely be on your to-read list. Since it's been over two weeks since we met, I'm not going to be able to give lots of details here. (I've slept since then ;-). ) But I can tell you that we each shared many things about the story that struck a nerve. Great discussion. Great book. Awesome girl-time.

The book we're reading now is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs. We will meet for this the 2nd Wednesday in March: March 14, 6:30-8:00 pm at Cuppa, Art 634. I'll send a reminder email to you the day before.

Our next book is A Secret Kept, by Tatiana De Rosnay. Tatiana is the author of Sarah's Key, which we read a few months ago and loved. I'm looking forward to reading this one.

I hope you're having a great February. Happy reading!

Tomorrow Night

Hello Fellow Book-Lovers!

Tomorrow night is our night.

• Cuppa, Art 634
• Wednesday, 2/8
• 6:30-8:00 pm
• The Invisible Thread

I look forward to seeing you!

Hague Park Photo

Deb Beda drove over to Hague Park to look around, and she shared this picture with us. This is the cement post mentioned in the book, the only thing left of the old amusement park.

Thanks, Deb!!!

Also, Patti and I noticed and talked about an article that came out in the Citizen Patriot over the weekend, talking about the flu epidemic of 1918-19 in Jackson. The article contained a photo of one family who happened to be aboard the Hague Park Ship. What is it they say about coincidences........?

Hague Park Flyers

Hello all! Our first meeting of the year, and first at Cuppa, was so much fun! Larry Jacobson, local author, joined us to talk about Hague Park Flyers, his book we read, set here in Jackson. It was such a treat to have Larry there to answer all our questions about how he came up with the plot, how he developed the characters, how long it took him to write the story and how he researched the events and places in Jackson from a hundred years ago. It was also intriguing to hear how his time as a police officer shaped the story and the characters. Larry shared with us a hint about his next novel, too! Stay tuned.... If you want to look up anything else he's done, he uses the name, L. D. Jacobson.

Our current read is An Invisible Thread, by Laura Schroff. We will meet the 2nd Wednesday of February, 2/8, at Cuppa for the discussion, great coffee treats and fun times. I hope you can make it. Our March read is going to be Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs.

If you're a Westwinder, note that we're having a "satellite reboot" tomorrow between services. Hang out after the Cue and check out the other satellites available to you. Also, I've pasted below some information you may be interested in if you enjoy John Voelz's music:

Good Music. Good Community. Good Times.

There are three good opportunities right around the corner to hear Westwinds musicians throughout Jackson.
On Thursday, January 19th, JVo will be playing from 5:30-8:00 at the Ella Sharp Museum.
On Friday, January 20th, We are the Ink Monkey (JVo and Mark) and friends will be playing at Jackson Coffee Co. from 7:00-10:00.
On Saturday, January 21st, We are the Ink Monkey and friends will be at Cuppa Coffee in ART634 playing for the celebration of the grand opening of Essa Arts (new gallery owned and operated by Westwinds' own Sheryl Amburgey) from 7:00-9:00. Wow. Music AND art!
Invite all your friends!

Meeting Reminder - Hague Park Flyers

Happy New Year!!! For our first gathering of 2012, we're making some changes, as you all know by now. Tomorrow night, Wed, Jan 11, Cuppa at Art 634, 6:30-8:00. You won't want to miss this meeting. The author of our read for this month, Larry Jacobson, will join us to talk about the story, sign your books, and answer your questions. This is a special treat, so I hope you can make it. :)

Remember, going forward, our meetings will be the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Cuppa, the coffee shop at Art 634, from 6:30-8:00 pm.

Unmeasured Strength and Next Month

Hello All! At our gathering last Monday, we talked about Unmeasured Strength, by Lauren Manning. If you haven't read this one yet, I highly recommend it. Lauren's story is one of strength, encouragement and inspiration. She was badly burned in the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attacks; burned as in, charred beyond recognition. Her book is the story of her pain and recovery, physically, emotionally and spiritually, and of the role the community played in helping her along. Thanks to all who came out to Biggby for our last meeting there. We had a great time!

January's meeting will be January 11, 2012 at Cuppa (Art 634), 6:30-8:00pm. All meetings going forward will be at Cuppa on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

January's meeting will be a special, fun event: local author L. D. Jacobson (Larry) will join us to discuss his book, Hague Park Flyers, which is our current read. If you haven't purchased the book, I can get it for you from Larry for $15, or you can order it from Amazon or Barnes & Noble. It's also available as an ebook for Nook.

The book we chose for February is An Invisible Thread, by Valerie Salembier.

Please note, my phone number has changed. My new number is 517-416-4176. Please make the change in your phones if you have my number saved.

I wish all of you a very blessed, happy, Merry Christmas and a safe and fun New Year celebration.

Meeting Reminder

I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow night, Monday, 12/12, Bigby Jackson, 7pm. We will be discussing Unmeasured Strength and catching up on good times.

I will bring Hague Park Flyers, next month's book, for Deb, Melissa, Lisa, Crissie, and Afton. (Crissie, I can't find your last email to me, but I think I remember that you wanted one.) If your name isn't listed here, it means I don't know you want the book. I will see Larry (the author) tomorrow during the day, so there's still time if you'd like me to bring you a copy. The cost is $15, and I'll get it from you when I deliver the book to you. If you're on the list above and can't make it to the meeting, give me a call or send me an email and I can meet you somewhere to get it to you.

Remember, January's meeting will be the one we're changing nights and venue for. January's meeting will be at Cuppa, Art 634, the 2nd Wednesday in January. We'll talk more about this tomorrow night.

Peace...