Barbara Kingsolver
nonfiction
☆☆☆
This was a rather out-of-the-ordinary yet refreshing pick for book club and generated plenty of discussion! For one year, Barbara and her family ate only food they raised or bought locally. There are many thought-provoking details given about the American food supply chain and the way we're accustomed to eating. I will probably remember some of those details and possibly make small changes because of this book! I've always liked the idea of buying locally and supporting small businesses, but haven't always gone out of my way to do it.
I loved how this book exactly fit the character of the person who picked it. 😊 I would've had a hard time with this one if it wasn't for the audiobook, though. Still, I'm happy to broaden my reading horizons!
Our next book was a favorite from Sheila's childhood. Benjamin and Jon looks like an easy, delightful read.
We've had our book club for almost a year, and now everyone has had a chance to pick a book. We don't have a definite plan moving forward, although there was some discussion of keeping on with children's literature. I've heard so many adults (myself included!) say they love children's books and I think it would be fun to discuss books like The Phantom Tollbooth, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Wonder, to name a few!
And now, I'm off to spend the rest of this dark, rainy evening with a good book!
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