I think the best gift is a book, it’s my favorite gift to both give and receive. When I’m giving a book, I like to find one that is a good fit for the recipient; when someone gives one to me, I enjoy discovering something I haven’t heard of before. This holiday season we’re putting up a series of posts with lists of good books to give as a present. I’ve asked two book group moderators for suggestions using their experience with reading the book and discussing it with a group. Julie Robinson, of Literary Affairs, leads dozens of book groups a month, a literary lunch series every fall and spring, author events every month, literary trips and is starting a new TV venture. I attend as many as I can.
Barbara Bilson is a book group moderator for several groups and has taught literature. I met Barbara in my former life as an attorney. I loved meeting with her because when we finished discussing business, I could ask her about books. Now we run into each other at our favorite restaurant and at literary events around town.
Both have thought about what books were meaningful over the last several years and recommend the following for book group junkies or anyone who loves good literature. Read the rest of this entry »
Claire
Kim
