This season we will be reading books of fiction (based on historical facts). We will discuss the book at our meetings based on sample discussion questions emailed in advance. We will also be making 2 – 4 four inch blocks a month (your choice) from Kathleen Tracy’s School Girl Sampler Quilt book. If you wish to continue with your Dear Jane Quilt, that is fine also.
This is a book group, and you should
read the book in advance to join in the discussion. Most books can be obtained at your local library (including digitally).
2025 -2026 Calendar
September 13, 2025 – Westering Women by Sandra Dallas. What it was like to cross the Oregon Trail in the 1850’s.
October 4, 2025 – The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. What it was like to be occupied by German forces during WW2.
November 22, 2025 – The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. FDR’s Pack Horse Library Program to bring literacy to Appalachia. (Book Woman series)
Devember 2025 – no meeting.
January 3, 2026 – The Thread Collectors by Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman.
February 7, 2026 – The Museum of Lost Quilts by Jennifer Chiaverini.
March 7, 2026 – The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson (Book Woman series)
April 4, 2026 – Time and Again by Jack Finney
May 2026 – no meeting
September 2026 – First Ladies by Marie Benedict (the story of the friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary Behune.
October 2026 – Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly (Lovely story plus the part Martha’s Vineyard played in WW2.)
November 2026 – To be announced
December 2026 – no meeting
January 2027 – The Mountains We call Home by Kim Michele Richardson (Book Woman series)
Ellen will send out reminders on the Wednesday before and Pat will send you the Zoom link on Friday, the day before. From 9:30 to 10:00 will be socializing time and the meeting to begin at 10:00. Don’t forget to bring the blocks you are working on, either Dear Jane or the sampler quilt.
If you are not a member of this group and would like to join us, please contact either Ellen or Pat with your email. If you are a member and would like your name removed from the mailing list, please let Ellen know.