The Other O Book Club
| Tue |
| Sep ’09 22 |
| 6:30 pm |
5th Book Selection Announced.
Almost Like Being in Love
August meeting has been moved to September 22nd giving everyone plenty of time to purchase, read and enjoy the latest selection.
Come join us for great conversation, laughs, food and camaraderie! Everyone is welcome….you don’t have to read the book to come check out our discussion group. We meet every 4-6 weeks to discuss a new reading selection. Our meetings alternate on both sides of the bay.
We will meet in St. Petersburg for our September 22nd discussion group.
O&A Book Club Sponsor
each month one lucky o&a book club member will receive the next reading selection free courtesy of event sponsor, raffle conducted at discussion group.
when, where, what…etc.
when: meet up at 6:30, order dinner at 6:45 and book discussion to start shortly there after
where: Oasis Bistro and Lounge, (former L’Olivier Restaurant) 111 2nd Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, 727.821.3846 click here for google map & directions, it is located in the Courtyard Shops at Plaza Tower shopping center, up a flight of stairs, behind Ovation tower and just steps from BayWalk, a half block east.
cost: annual membership $25
what: special offer FREE glass of sangria with meal purchase
Plan On Attending? Please leave a comment below so we can know to expect you and be sure to have proper reservation to accommodate all.
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Watch your step, folks… the link above takes you to the E-BOOK! Re-do the search if you want a paperback or hardback edition.
Thanks for fixing the link! It’s good now… see you the 22nd!
Hey Robert!
Well, I am back from vacation and hope to make the next book club meeting. I just have to get the book ordered now.
Cheers!
David
This book was GREAT! I just finished it and laughed SO many times through it! I’m completely bummed that I’ll be missing the meeting again this month. I’ve got to travel to GA, TX & Canada during the last two weeks of August into early Sept.
Hopefully I can come back for the September meeting….no travel plans for the end of the month so far!
Lemme know what book 6 is!
-Adam
PS: If anyone hasn’t gotten the book and wants it, let me know and I can get my copy to ya!
Robert and Group -
Well, my book finally arrived yesterday! I started reading it and so far so good.
I should definitely be done with it by the 22nd!
Look forward to getting back into the club.
Cheers,
David
say it ain’t so?
the next meeting is not ’til 9/22?
i already took the liberty of calendering 8/25?
preferably at the last restaurant we met at, which we packed?
let me know
greatly looking forward to next tuesday
plan to start reading this saturday
life is good!
see ya’ll then
Hey Everyone!
I hope everyone is enjoying the book!! I’m re-reading and laughing as much as the first time.
We will be posting some discussion questions this weekend.
Help me by letting me know what you think about the story, characters, etc.! Let’s get some chatter going about this wonderful novel by Steve Kluger.
Also, is anyone interested in facilitating? Let me know!
Finally, PLEASE invite your friends to attend — we want to keep participating up! See you all soon!
Regards
Will
I’ll be there!
Hi Robert:
I will be at the book club meeting on the 22nd.
Ed
Hi all! This book is absolutely wonderful! I am so looking forward to chatting about it. On that note, where are we now meeting?
Hey Tony! The info posted after the book selection, however, it you scroll back up to the ‘when, where, what…etc.’ section of post you will see it is taking place in downtown St Pete at Oasis Bistro & Lounge. Map, directions and details are there too. Look forward to seeing you!
Thanks Rob – I saw that but for some reason thought that was the old when & where. Just wasn’t paying attention. Thanks for clarifying and look forward to seeing everyone this evening!
OK Gang! Here are some sample questions for tomorrow night. PLEASE bring your own questions, ideas, thoughts and insights!
1. What is the significance of the title — “Almost Like Being in Love” – (remember the title is ALWAYS significant to the author!)
2. Discuss the author’s writing style – use of articles, memos, journal entries, letters, etc. – rather than a simple narrative. Does it work? If so, why?
3. How does Travis and his impossible quest to find his one true love affect the other characters in the story?
4. Why are Craig and Travis soulmates?
5. Why aren’t Craig and Clay soulmates?
6. Discuss the similarities between Noah and Travis and the roles they each play in Craig’s life?
7. How do the other characters in the book support the story line? How is friendship a central theme?
8. What is the glue that binds Travis and Craig together – in the beginning or the book and then brings them back together at the end? Do they belong together?
9. Be prepared to read aloud your favorite lines – and be prepared to laugh.
Cheers!
Will
Ken and I will be attending.
I plan on attending.
Will –
1. Thanks for the questions, which are great!
2. You’re awesome!
3. Can’t wait to see everyone!
Gary
PS I realize I use too many exclamation marks, generally. But this time, I think they’re warranted.