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Senior Planet Book Club: Vote Here For Our Next Book!

By Pamela Hugi Monday, May 4, 2020 21 Comments Share This:

Thank you to everyone who participated in our discussion both in the comments section of SeniorPlanet.org and at our first meeting over Zoom about our first book club book: “Tepper Isn’t Going Out” by Calvin Trillin.

Now it is time to select our next reading!

If you find you have a lot more time on your hands these days, then you’re in the perfect position to cozy up with some tea (or something stiffer) and dive into great book along with fellow Senior Planet readers. Each Tuesday, we’ll post a thread on SeniorPlanet.org inviting your comments on the next section of the book and then we’ll host a discussion over Zoom the final week of reading the book together.

But first! We’ve put together a shortlist of four engaging books suggested by our members and it’s up to you pick which one we’ll read together next. Read on for details about each book, then take the poll at the end and tell us: What should the Senior Planet Book Club read next?

We’ll announce the result of the poll in addition to how you can access a copy of the chosen book next Tuesday!

The Books:

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

“At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Meant as a surprise for his wife, the house sets in motion the undoing of everyone he loves.” – GoodReads.com

I Remember Nothing: and Other Reflections by Nora Ephron

“Nora Ephron returns with her first book since the astounding success of I Feel Bad About My Neck, taking a cool, hard, hilarious look at the past, the present, and the future, bemoaning the vicissitudes of modern life, and recalling with her signature clarity and wisdom everything she hasn’t (yet) forgotten.” – GoodReads.com

And After the Fire by Lauren Belfer

“The New York Times-bestselling author of A Fierce Radiance and City of Light returns with a new powerful and passionate novel—inspired by historical events—about two women, one European and one American, and the mysterious choral masterpiece by Johann Sebastian Bach that changes both their lives.” – GoodReads.com

American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson

“What if your sense of duty required you to betray the man you love? One woman struggles to choose between her honor and her heart in this enthralling espionage drama that deftly hops between New York and West Africa.” – GoodReads.com

Take the poll!

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COMMENTS

21 responses to “Senior Planet Book Club: Vote Here For Our Next Book!”

Abby Goldman:

Monday, May 31, 2021 at 6:06pm

Hello SP:

Today is May 31st and I’m new to trying to join the Book Club. I’ve already read “The Dutch House” but not sure when and how to join your next session which isn’t posted.
Please advise as I’d like to participate.

Thank you,
Abby G.
abbygeo@gmail.com

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1. Rebecca Altneu:
  
  Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 10:06am
  
  Hi Abby,
  
  The next book club discussion is about the book Klara and the Sun. More info can be found here: https://seniorplanet.org/senior-planet-book-club-klara-and-the-sun-3/ For future book club updates check: https://seniorplanet.org/articles/online-book-club/
  
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2. Pat:
  
  Friday, November 12, 2021 at 7:14am
  
  I have same questions. Please advise.
  
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  1. Rebecca Altneu:
    
    Friday, November 12, 2021 at 9:49am
    
    Hi Pat,
    
    the next book club choice will be announced next Tuesday at this link: https://seniorplanet.org/articles/online-book-club/
Donna:

Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 7:17pm

Trying to find the next book club meeting .
Please send a link or notice.
Thank you .

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1. Pamela Hugi:
  
  Monday, January 25, 2021 at 9:09am
  
  Hi Donna! Here you go:
  https://seniorplanet.org/event/book-club-discussion-my-beloved-world-2/
  
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Barbara Hankins:

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 6:34am

What time on Monday will you be discussing Dutch House?

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1. Senior Planet:
  
  Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 9:48am
  
  Hi Barbara! Here is the article with more information about book club:
  https://seniorplanet.org/senior-planet-book-club-the-dutch-house/
  
  We’ll read the book in three parts over three weeks, use the comments sections in weekly articles to discuss and then meet over zoom the week of June 1st. We’ll be announcing the specific date and time of the zoom meeting in next week’s article.
  
  Thanks!
  
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Leslie Taylor:

Friday, May 8, 2020 at 7:06pm

Hi, I started reading “The Dutch House”, rather, listening to the audiobook. It’s narrated by Tom Hanks which gives it a special touch.

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Martha McAndrew:

Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 9:52am

I voted for Ann Patchett but any of the books on your list sound wonderful. I am so looking forward to participating in your book club.

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Donna McFarland:

Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 5:19am

I’m just seeing this now! How lovely…do we purchase the books ourselves? I’d love to join! Nora Ephron, I agree…humor is so badly needed right now! Thank you for doing this!

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1. Senior Planet:
  
  Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 9:21am
  
  Hi Donna- We’re excited to have you! We’ll announce the book choice next Tuesday and include a list of ways to either purchase or borrow the book.
  
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Jan:

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 3:03pm

I remember nothing… By Nora Ephron… Fun is what we need now

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Sandra:

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 2:13pm

The Dutch House sounds very interesting. Let me know which book was chosen.

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Linda Williams:

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 1:26pm

Thank you. My friend Barbara who is 94 continues to teach two writing class now using Zoom so I look forward to joining your group. Linda Williams

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Marion McCue de Velez:

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 12:29pm

All but the last interest me.

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Emma Smith:

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 12:15pm

Like to join the book club can you share the schedule of the meeting times

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1. Senior Planet:
  
  Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 12:27pm
  
  Hi Emma- We’ll announce the book choice next Tuesday. Then we’ll post a weekly article that assigns how much to read for next week and allows you to discuss what you’re already read in the comments.
  
  The last week of reading we’ll host a discussion over zoom. The date has not been picked yet since we haven’t picked the book yet and that will determine how many weeks we need to read it.
  
  So keep an eye out for an announcement in the orbit next week for the book and the timeline of events. Thanks!
  
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  1. GRACIELA PETURSSON:
    
    Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 12:59pm
    
    Hi SP,
    I was delighted to hear that SP has a book club, and I would like to join. I already started reading The Dutch House, and am enjoying it.
    Please include me on your list so I can keep up with the chapter chats. Thank you in advance for your help!
    Grace
  2. Rebecca Altneu:
    
    Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 1:21pm
    
    Hi Graciela,
    Welcome! We read the Dutch House last year as a group and loved it. Vote in the poll and check back next Tuesday at https://seniorplanet.org/articles/ for this month’s chosen title and the first chapter chats.
2. sylvia ramon:
  
  Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 1:20pm
  
  thank you for books we would love to read. Happy to join the book club.
  
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