Booker Babes is not an exclusive club, but simply a bunch of good friends who enjoy reading and meeting once a month to share their lives and their love of books.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Christmas Celebration

Booker Babes met for their Christmas Celebration at Kim's. Because of the added stress of the holidays we don't read a book for December, but celebrate the season instead.

The table was set, the candles lit, and the fun was about
to begin.

The food is always great!

Our theme this year was ornaments. Each person was requested to incorporate an ornament into her outfit without it being a necklace, to bring an ornament to give away, and to share a special ornament.
Kathy realizes she didn't follow the rules!

In the spirit of "Letting it go..." Kim was NOT very creative and used her ornament on her scarf.

Jackie certainly won the prize for most creative with her decorating. You can't tell it in the photos, but she was blinking with lights!

Jill cannot believe Susie wore those in her hair!! Actually, they were her ornament to share, and she had a nice story to go with them.


Beth read 'Twas The Teacher's Night Before Christmas as we passed our ornaments to share. We passed the package each time she said "the".

Phyllis got a great icicle ornament.
Karen and Nancy dressed for the occasion in their snowman sweaters.
In the spirit of the holidays, some members donated money to Big Brothers/ Big Sisters to help support a family for Christmas.

Everyone left with a parting gift.

Breakfast With Buddha

Our book for November was Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo.
Summary
Otto Ringling is a successful, happily married Manhattanite facing an existential crisis brought on by the recent death of his parents. Volya Rinpoche is a Mongolian monk recently released from a Siberian prison who now acts as a spiritual advisor to Otto’s sister, Cecilia. When Cecelia insists that Volya take her place on a road trip with Otto from New Jersey to North Dakota to settle their deceased parents’ affairs, these two very different men embark on a journey rich with both physical and spiritual discoveries. As Otto shows Volya the pleasures of the American landscape, Volya helps Otto come to terms with the unnerving reality of loss.

We met at Karen's for November book club. As usual, Karen's tablescape was beautiful!
We had great food and discussions as usual. I'll leave you with this slideshow today.