Dying to Get Back to Reading Group

The Obituary Writer is what's currently up. It's by Porter Shreve, and so we should be able to find it at Vons and the local Borders. I should say that I just got back late last night (thanks again, Mel, for picking us up from the train station), and am still borderline delirious from traveling. However, I am very excited to host tomorrow, and look forward to seeing all of you guys again.

Mom-Bev (my mother-in-law) left some cava and white wine for us, and I found some cool recipes for white wine sangria on the plane coming back, so I will make that to drink. I think I have some chips to contribute as well, but please bring whatever you want.

As for discussion questions...well, I haven't started the book yet, myself. BUT I spent the last 20 minutes googling it, and it looks very good. It also looks very readable, and like it moves quickly, so if you are like me and you haven't started it yet, cheer up! There's still time! Or, you can always just look forward to the next episode of 6 Feet Under.

I will ask the following, as it seems to be one of the major themes of the novel: Gordie feels the need to live up to his father's image as an incredible journalist. Do you feel there is someone you have to live up to? How have you dealt with this?

See you tomorrow!

Slackers, or just busy!

Hey Ladies! It seems that the busy-ness of this summer and the slacker-ness of myself has gotten the best of me!

The next book on the list is actually a play, Bug. Have fun reading it...there is also a movie out starring Ashley Judd. It is intense but a great play and great movie. If you need a copy, you can borrow mine (I read it), just let me know.

I'm looking forward to watching the final episodes of the first season of Six Feet Under. The second season is where it really starts to take off. I hope you are enjoying it!

And I hope you are all having fun on your adventures this weekend; I am SO jealous!

This week!

Sorry ladies, but I am in production weekend. So I will miss reading group! I will be thinking of you! I think Erica has Six Feet Under...enjoy!