Hey Ladies! Folkfest tickets go on sale soon. The line-up looks great. In 6 years in Edmonton this is the first year we will actually be in town! Anyone planning on going?

so much fun the other night ladies....what got into us?? mercury... enjoy the summer and can't wait till our next meeting!

Hello ladies. I'm really interested in joining a book club and I'm wondering if you're taking new members? I'm in Afghanistan right now, but would love to join when I get home in the fall. Thanks!

great fun last night girls.....wuhwuuuuh!

i could do june 13th, 14th or 15th

Hi book club members, I don't have any excuse......I wasn't even in France, or even too busy, but I had a cheap moment and went on the long waiting list at the library. I(Todd)finally ordered it on line and just received it yesterday. So, obviously I have not read any of it yet, and I also know that Mary was on the library list and still does not have the book. Does anyone else have any reason why they havent read the book yet? So I'm proposing a suggestion to move the book club into June sometime. If that doesn't work for the majority I will be doing a quick read.

Hey book lovers!! One of my favorite sales is coming up. its the annual book sale at the downtown public library april 12-13. check out their website for more details. there are thousands of used books for sale for dirt cheap!!! oh and i think its a fundrasier thingy.

Hello Everyone, My name is Erin, I'm 24 years old and I love to read. I am interested in your book club, I was just wondering what the age range is? and are you guys accepting new members? Thanks

Oh Sandy I do remember those days. It will get better Derek and I are now sleeping in. Light at the end of the tunnel my friend.

It will get easier when the baby starts to get into a routine and you can anticipate a bit of quiet time. I hope that you and your new family are doing well (and sleeping!)

Wow...I read at least 6 books between Christmas and Valentine's day. I've gotten through 5 pages in the last 2 weeks!

Your guys are not going to believe this but Derek won a trip to the Dominican Republic from April 10 to the 17th so I will be missing the next meeting. I would hate to ask everyone to change the date but if there was another time I would love to see you guys. I do however understand if I am asking to much. I am missing you guys and if we can't change the date I will be at the next meeting for sure. Shauna

Hi ladies, I wish I had been there for the discussion! Bill is reading Infidel right now, and I was planning on reading it after him...I'm very excited! See you soon. Sandy

Hi you guys I am so impressed with the book choice. I am missing all of you guys as I lay in the sun but I was thinking of you all, missing our meeting about this timely book. Sandy, I am so happy for you!!! Anyway I will see you guys the next book club. Your burnt friend Shauna

Hi Ladies...I ws loking for the book at Costco but I didn't see it. Has anyone seen it anywhere alse? I'm thinking best bet for anyone who wants to buy it is to order on line at Chapters. Any orders over $40 gets free shipping so if anyone wants to order a copy with me then we can save a few bucks. It will cost around $20. Anyone interested?

Hi Ladies...I ws loking for the book at Costco but I didn't see it. Has anyone seen it anywhere alse? I'm thinking best bet for anyone who wants to buy it is to order on line at Chapters. Any orders over $40 gets free shipping so if anyone wants to order a copy with me then we can save a few bucks. It will cost around $20. Anyone interested?

hey ladies....anyone who would like to follow out to april's place in beaumont can show up at my place by 6:30 on friday....looking forward to a great discussion a bout this book!!!!

I too can be flexible if others would like to try to adjust. However, I know that gets tricky. Good analogy Francie...it may just be a 400 page accident. I am very interested to hear the discussion.

wow, lucky you. what a sweet man. I am flexiable if the group wants to change the date. I would love to hear your opinion about this book, although i think its kinda like driving by a car accident. you don't wanna look but you do. and then you feel sick. i'm only a few chapters in....

Hi everyone Derek bought me a trip to mexico for Christmas and we will be leaving on Feb 15th. I know that it is very hard to change the date but I am sure you will all be ok without me. I am so upset I will miss this next one as I can already see that the conversation will be amazing as always. Shauna

Have a great Christmas ladies. Happy reading!

I loved my first meeting! Thank you so much ladies. GREAT food, great people, great laughs, great discussion...

wonderful as always ladies! I look forward to our next meeting in the new year and will try to do less man trashing.....

great meeting ladies....thanks for hosting and providing all the yummy treats sandy. i will miss seeing all of you together until february....

I am wondering if you are looking for new members to the book club?

Are you outraged that portions of James Frey's "memoir", A Million Little Pieces were fabricated? Now you can sue and get your money back. http://www.cbc.ca/arts/books/story/2007/11/03/frey-settlement-approved.html

December?!! Too far away! 5 months w/o book club is tough. I miss our amazing group. But niko will only be one once..... Read geek love about 10 years ago..looking forward to it again.

no its sweet. and to be honest, i won't mind if its cold that day too!

Francie, I hope it is really cold that day so that you can come to book club. Is that really terrible and selfish of me?

Hi everyone thank-you so much for being so understaning. I will see everyone on the 21st. I will try to send out direction again.

hey, the lady from eat, love pray is on oprah today! Also I forgot that Boo at the Zoo is Oct 21 so I might miss our next meeting. It will depend on how cold it is that day......

October 21 st at 2:00...it's a date ladies!!!!

I have not had any responses from Auntie Mary or Janelle but it looks like the 21 st of October is the best date so far. Please keep that date open and I will call the other two to see if that works for them. I will keep you posted! Melinda

I currently cannot make the Oct 14 day, but the rest are ok. Shauna, i hope your kid is doing ok. can't wait to see you all!

Any of the suggested dates should be fine with me.

hello ladies, since we had to cancle our last meeting I am proposing some dates to reschedule: Sat Oct 13 (evening) Sunday Oct 14 (day) Sunday Oct 21 Friday Nov 2 (evening) Saturday Nov 3 (evening) Sunday Nov 4 The sooner the better so let me know what dates work for you and we will find one that we can all attend. Thanks Melinda

I can't wait. See you soon.

Hi Shauna. I do have a ticket for you. Doors open at 7:00...show starts at 7:30. Let's meet at Melinda's at 6:45!

Hi Sandy I am able to go so if you still have a ticket I am in. I hope you do not mind if I join you and Melinda. If you do not have a ticket do not worry. I look forward to seeing you at book club if not.

Hi Shauna. It's in the evening on Saturday the 15th. I don't actually know the time... Let me know as soon as you can. For now, I'll just grab you a ticket, and if it doesn't work I'll ask someone else!

Hi Sandy I just need to know the time and then I can get back to you for sure. I am still very interested in coming.

Hey Shauna! Are you still in for the No Sweat Fashion Show on the 15th. I will be buying the tickets ($20 each) on Friday.

hey, i miss all you guys.... can't wait to see everyone in sept

One other suggestion for your club- The Mercury Visions of Louis Daguerre by Dominic Smith - wonderful love story set in PAris early 1800's

I am in too!

Hi Sandi I would love to come!! Keep me posted on the details. Also I just read that they are making Kite Runner into a movie. See you all soon. I am off all of Aug so if people are going for drinks give me a call.

Hi ladies, Two years ago Melinda and I went to the "No Sweat Fashion Show" that my friend Jon organizes. It is at Myer Horowitz Theater on Saturday, September 15th. It was a fun time with music, dancing, and a fun (non-professional) fashion show. If anyone is interested in joining me, I am going to go again this year. Sandy

Books to consider: Poster Child - A Memoir by Emily Rapp -Beautiful story, makes you appreciate what you've got. Crow Lake - Mary Lawson -Haven't met anyone who didn't enjoy it! Sunrise on Kusatsu Harbor -Saw it on this board earlier and picked it up. Loved it!

i'm sorry. stuff has come up and i can no longer make it. but you guys go ahead if you can.

sounds good to me!!!! what night did you have in mind...the week after would be even better for me...

hey guys, you think there is a way we could hook up for drink some evening next week??

Hi everyone I just wanted to thank Mary again for the treats she sent home the boys loved them!!!! Anyway picked up the new book at costco in the north end. See you soon.

The Eats were fantastic, thx 2 Mary! Love the company. And I Pray the next book "Blink" will be as enjoyable.

I pulled into my work parking lot this morning, late as usual. but i had to sit and listen to the new chili peppers song because i really like it. anyway the chorus goes something like....tell me baby, whats your story? where you coming from? where you going to? .. are you lonely? .... its familiar right? he must of got the idea from the Balinese. except he asks the marriage question differently. anyway, enjoy the song when you hear it.

friday was awesome. mary thank you for such a lovely night. the food, esp dessert, was amazing. can't wait till our next meeting....

ladies...what a great book club get together on friday!!! i will miss you ladies over the summer and look forward to our september reunion!!! xoxo

I just wantsed to let all you lovely ladies know what a great time I had last night. As always it wass a pleasure. Speaking of pleasure... how about those canolies!!!!!

I sent an e-mail to you all but I do not have everyones address. I am not able to make it to book club Friday as Baemar grad is that night and I have to be there. Sorry

i'm glad. "middlesex" should get the recognition.

Oprah just picked the summber book club read. I guess she talked to me about it. ***Middlesex***

Just bought the book. Looks like a quick read. Inputted this comment with our new electronic toy - Sony PSP from Full House Lottery. Lucky again this year!

Hi Ladies...I think I posted under the wrong place. Can I come out of 'alumni-ness' for the next meeting?

thanks francie...

we missed you jill! glad to hear you are feeling better. someone left their book at my place on sunday. shawna, is it yours? i can just return it to my library?

i missed you ladies on sunday....so sorry i missed the meeting...i'm feeling much better!!! xoxo

Hi! I am interested in joining a book club. Can someeone let me know how I go about doing that? Thanks! Susan

i did notice that...i'm totally fine with the long weekend meeting. hope it works for everyone else too!!!

hey guys, did you know we booked our meeting on a long weekend? monday the 21st is a stat. i'm ok w/ this but want to make sure everyone else is too. happy reading!

Thanks Melinda for such a lovely night. April, hope you are getting some rest, I loved meeting Christopher he was so sweet and good. See you all in May.

Good evening. I stumbled across your site (very well put together, I must say) and you sound like such a wonderful group. Are you by chance accepting any new book-loving members?

Christopher what a great name!! Hope you are feeling well April and Congrats

congrats april!!!! another book club baby boy! i look very forward to meeting christopher..... and hearing what everyone thinks about this book... see you friday!

can't wait to see our newest member i am sure he is beautiful!!! book club is now set for friday night around 7:30 at my place. see you all then

announcement! today we have a new book club baby!!!! early this morning at 5:00ish am christopher henry joseph was born....7lbs and few ounces!!! mom and baby are doing great and if i do say so myself, he's a cutie pie! can't wait for him to join our meeting next week!!!! congrats to april,karl and brook on their beautiful new family member...

Friday works better for me also.

Hey ladies, i have e mailed you all but thought i would post here too. Jill and I would like to switch our next meeting from the Saturday to Friday. Is anyone opposed?

thanks jill

hey ladies....great meeting....just to let you all know, the book is at costco and is only $9.99!

good to know. but does anyone know if it is also at costco?

Hi had a great time you guys made my Birthday so special!!! Anyway I thought I would just let people know I picked up the book at Chapters and it is 20% off right now. Started the book and love it already. See you all soon.

i had a fab time too....you ladies are hilarious and charming. maybe we should slot in a prince dance party at the next book club?

great meeting on friday ladies. i had such a good time. it was a comedy show.... looking forward to this new book and seeing you all at the next meeting!

Love your web site! Nicely done! I have been searching for some time to find a book club to join. Would like to share a love of books and the opportunity to meet new and interesting people. Many of your books I have read and enjoyed - top five books would be: Stones from the River, Five Quarters of the Orange, Time Traveller's Wife, A Prayer for Owen Meany, A Fine Balance - these five until a great new novel takes hold. Best children's book would be Ferdinand - hands down. Love Dark (80% or more) Chocolate. I see much of your group is quite young. I am a, some would say, hip 47. If you are interested in adding new members who may have more "book reading years" than some-would love to hear from you.

Hello! We are a group of women who were inspired by the Books in the City website to start our own book club. We've been meeting for a year and are now interested in welcoming new ladies into our group. We meet every six weeks and rotate who picks our book selection (we have varied tastes within the group) and that person hosts the group either in their home (everyone brings yummy snacks) or at a cafe somewhere. If you are interested in checking us out please tell us a bit about yourself. In the playful spirit of Books in the City here are some suggestions... Sign Fave Colour Super Power Cocktail Chocolate/Vanilla Cherished children's book Fave books Most fabulous place(s) you've ever been Other stuff

hey ladies...sounds like quite a few of us need a bit more time...i've been able to get in touch with mary, april, and francie and we all seem to be available on friday, january 26th @ 7:30 at my place...does that work for everyone? thanks ladies!!!

It doesn't make a difference to me if we change the meeting to the next weekend.

hey, just wondering if there is any interest in meeting a little later. i know i could use an extra week to finish the book considering i have barley started and holidays are so busy... Have a merry christmas everyone!

Thanks April.

I got it at the South side location but I know Lydia had trouble finding it there. Maybe call them and see 577-1200.

hi ladies April, I was wondering which costco you get the book at

on that note... we read that book a couple of years ago now and to this day, i have not eaten a burger from any fast food joint. the book had quite an influence on me.

hey guys, i was gonna suggest a night this week to go see fast food nation but it looks like its not playing anymore........ i guess i waited too long to set it up. maybe we'll have to rent it together instead.

I am in for the movie night too!

Eventhough I haven't read the book I would like to see it. Maybe I will get a chance to read it over the Christmas break. I finished The Time Travelers Wife and was crying through the whole last section (could be the pregnancy hormones). Thanks for letting me borrow it Francie.

that makes 3....anyone else?

I would love to go to see it! I am in.

good idea francie.....i would be interested in checking it out!

so "fast food nation" has been made into a movie. i think its the only book we have read that has actually hit the movie theatre. any interest in going as a group?

Hi Ladies. I purchased the next book (The Meaning of the Night) at Costco for $21.99 a very big savings compared to Chapters etc.. ($35.00). If you don't have a membership then I would be happy to pick it up for you.

oh my god! i just finished the book and i don't know what to do with myself. i plowed through the end because i couldn't put it down and i need to discuss it now. i wish we were having book club this very minute. i don't even wanna be around my family at the moment because it was so intense! i can't even believe this book....it blew me away....

I take this opportunity to introduce myself as the author of Circles in the Sand, which Morey McNeill a published, international award-winning author has described as a breakthrough work of non-fiction with all of the passion and drama of fiction. A soul is a beautiful thing to see, and that is what Samadhi's writing shows us While attending the BookExpo Canada in Toronto, the Body, Soul, and Spirit Holistic Fair in Calgary, and then the Body, Mind and Soul Expo in Seattle, the suggestion to have my book read in women's book clubs was brought up--each time--something I should have jumped on but it’s never too late. I’ve realized what a fantastic way to share a "woman's journey" within a group of women. An added bonus is that men have begun reading it as well, and are asking questions on healing and forgiveness--that’s a gift I wasn’t expecting but am beyond words [and that says a lot because I’m a writer!]. Veiled oppression of Arabian women was the crucial mirror needed to see my reflection. The stark emptiness of the desert echoed my own internal emptiness—until I saw the oasis. Follow my search for what I thought was lost—my soul. My book is a narrative non-fiction, Circles in the Sand, which is receiving beautiful reviews and is becoming a book written by a woman [me] for women. Many women have shed tears while sharing their personal journeys and have said that my voice is on behalf of all of those who are still learning to find their voice and their truth. The idea was presented to me that a book club would be an amazing experience in sharing, crying, laughing, and being inspired. My web site has a Theme Chart, showing the interweaving storylines, creating for a diverse demographic. A portion of monies earned is going to Women For Women International. There has been so much in the news lately about Darfur [finally] and seemingly 3/4 of our women are in dire straits. With the festive season soon upon us, I thought it was time to go full-tilt and ask individual clubs if they would be interested. Perhaps after reading the reviews, your group will be inspired as well. As I'm writing this, I think I will make a separate cheque out to WFWI, stating the various women's book clubs that have participated. I love that idea! It brings us all together in giving to those who desperately need us. If you have a moment to look at my web site, I would be honoured. I also have two beautiful and emotional slide shows that could possibly be shown. I’m not definite on this, as I would not be present to be part of the discussion. Thank you so much for your time. I appreciate it very, very much! I believe if we can touch one, we can touch one million...

Hi everyone Hope everyone is enjoying the book(epic). I am just letting you know that Derek would like to take me away for our 2nd aniversary (I know Melinda we made it 2 years) the weekend of book club so I am going to have to miss it. I will give Melinda my rating. I will miss you guys and see you next meeting.

What???? Lydia who? I know it's wasn't my entry. Never read it.

Not the best book ever, just this year. "Sunrise on Kusatsu Harbor" by Dan Maloney on BarnesandNoble.com

I am interested in more information about this club. If anyone could email me back about this it would be great. I'm new to Edmonton and would like to meet new people.

i am looking forward to our meeting this weekend ladies!

dear o...kick in the nachos...huh?

hi ladies....books and the city edmonton is full and we have a waiting list of friends and family interested in joining. sorry ladies...maybe get in touch with each other and start a new chapter? happy reading!

I would also like to join your book club as well. I live in Calgary - Tracy

Hi there! Your book club looks wonderful! I would love to join if you have space...Thanks! Shannon

This discussion forum needs a big kick in the nachos. Who wants to take the first shot?

Hi! I'm an avid reader and just stumbled on your website. I'd love to join...could I get some info as to how to join and location etc. Thanks! Sree

Hi I would like to join your book club. I would appreciate getting some information about meeting days, times, and the location. Do you have room for more people?

good to know. the superstore i checked does not have it but i got it at chapters for $20 (40% off)

I bought The Birth House today at Costco and it was only $18.59 for the hard cover.

You ladies might consider the novel Herb's First 100 Years by Randy Perkins Wonderful Story. Google it. Cheers

I stumbled across your websit by accident but maybe it wasn't. I am an avid reader joined a book club to find books to read that I would not pick up. I have ordered 5 books you have reviewed on this website and had already read 2 of the books. Thanks so much for your short reviews, they made me want to read them all. Please keep posting, The Kite Runner is our next book.

Wonderful choices, psychic connections, it all sounds wonderful, can I join?

I loved your book selections. Check out this site: http://www.onbudget.ca. Pretty neat site. You can compare prices from various book stores to find the place where it is cheapter to buy books. http://www.onbudget.ca.

Hi Ladies! Congrats on the good taste in book selection...looks like we have a psychic connection!!! We're still new to the website so forgive our slow replies, but looking forward to reading your feedback about the book when we're all done!

Hi ladies, I am looking to join a book club in Calgary and was interested to know if you're looking for additional members?? Please let me know if you have space. Thanx!

This site is lovely. My bookclub recently folded and was looking about online for potential others. I hope to follow yours electronically as many of your past reads I too have read and look forward to new choices! Keep reading!

i agree. also someone left a black sweater at my place. it was on the back of the rocking chair. michele, is it yours? i'll bring it to next meeting unless you want it earlier.

great meeting ladies....it was like our own little red tent!!!!

Sorry I missed this week. My sister's wedding is making me very busy. It looks like the book was enjoyed by everyone. See you next meeting Shauna

I would love to join your bookclub if there's room, but if there isn't room....are there others out there who would like to start a new one, or know of any looking for a new member???

hey ladies.....we have our first chapter of books and the city up and running in vancouver....check it out at www.booksandthecity.com/vancouver

Hi girls! Just moved to Ottawa from Halifax. Left one book club and started another. Stumbled upon your site and loved it. Here are ours http://users.eastlink.ca/~rowenasmith/ and http://www3.sympatico.ca/renee.rejeam/ Cheers... Renée

I AM A REPORTER WITH GLOBAL TV - DO YOU KNOW OF ANY MEN'S BOOK CLUBS IN EDMONTON? I'M LOOKING TO DO A STORY AND YOU MENTION SOMETHING ABOUT A MEN'S CLUB BELOW? CATHERINE

Hi! I was just wondering if your is a closed book club, and if not, are you accepting new members? If so, I'd love to get some information about your club. Thanks! Kerri-Lynn

thanks shauna....i'm almost finished now because i feed niko and read to him at the same time (it's his first book). Also i want to know what happens...... where is prof rossi???

Francie hang in there I remember what it is like to try to read with a new born and it is not easy!

I too am enjoying the new book. It took me a little while to get into but now I look forward to reading it every day. Good luck to everyone with this read and cover your neck at night!!!!

i've started the new book and its not bad so far. But i must say, having a newborn is making much harder than i thought it would be to keep up with the reading. i'll try my best to get it read by our next meeting. happy reading everyone...

he is so cute!!!!!

thanks for adding niko to the guest appearences......he is so cute.

pracilla...where are you?

Hi Ladies sorry I missed you this month. I am so pleased with the book choice as I started it last week. I will see you next book club meeting. Shauna

Another one of our books being made into a movie by Brad Pitt's production company (along with Time Traveler's Wife): Brad Pitt's production company, Plan B, snagging the rights to the sci-fi novel The Sparrow as a possible starring vehicle for him. The story follows a Jesuit priest who joins a mission to another planet only to provoke a war between two warring races.

hey ladies.....i am very excited to hear that the author who wrote "birth of venus", sarah dunant, has a new novel out....can't wait to read it!

dear veronica....you are more than welcome to add comments to each book we're reading by clicking on the book and adding your thoughts...we will bring them to our meeting and share them...we do however meet in person monthly, and do not have any spaces left in our club for new members at this time, but as i said, your thoughts on the books are always welcome. feel free to click on any book we have read and add your comments!!! happy reading!!!

Hey Ladies, I have had resposes from almost all of you about changing the date and it seems to work for everyone so far. Once I hear from all of you I will let you know.

i love your website & would be more than interested in joining you. i've read 6 of the books on the list & owen meany if on my shelf. I recently picked up crow lake [almost 50% read] & blind assassin. one problem! i live in ont. & would have to communicate by email. v

wow.... i thought Oprah was too way to harsh towards james frey yesterday. i hope he dosen't start using again. but really, who believes everything they read?? do people really believe that what is written newspapers is "the truth"? give me a break. oprah was choked because she looked bad for defending him. i don't know why this book was supposed to be so great to begin with but i don't think he deserved to be reprimanded like a child in front of an audience.

Today's Oprah show is going to talk about the controversy surrounding Million Little pieces.

How much of this book or any memoir is true, you are totally trusting the author to be honest and real.

not sure.... but true or not...so far i don't think its worth the hype to begin with.

have you seen all the controversy surrounding our next book? http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060111/people_nm/arts_frey_dc I haven't read it yet -- any thoughts? Does it matter if if it isn't all true?

I noticed that you don't have space for any more members, but I would be interested in starting a chapter. I have already emailed some of the people who posted in your discussion group (as you suggested), and would like anyone who is interested to email me at bengelbart@shaw.ca.

Hope everyone has a great Christmas and will miss you over the holidays!

hi jennifer....we are actually full right now...there are a number of people on this message board looking for book clubs though....i would suggest emailing some of them... best of luck!

Hello I was just wondering if you were accepting new members?

thanks ladies for being flexible with the meeting date.....as you can imagine since i'm already sad about missing the wedding, i can't miss the stagette! plus i'm hosting it!!!!!

What are the chances...once again Jill and I have another engagement for the night of book club. Our friend is having her stagette on that night and we can't miss it. We were wondering if we could move our meeting to Friday Dec 2 at 7pm. Please e mail me back and let me know if Friday will work for everyone. If not we can either pick another date or you guys can go ahead with the original plan and Jill and I will have to opt out. Sorry about the hassle

hi amy...we are full at the moment, but if you search through our postings, it seems there are a number of others interested in joining a book club as well....perhaps you could email them at the links provided and start up a new chapter!

Are you all full? Or can new members join? It looks like you are a group of friends and I have already read a few of the books!!

hey ladies! great meeting on saturday...looking forward to our next one!

hey book club ladies.... melinda and i were wondering if we could meet a little earlier for book club on october 15th...we are scheduled to meet at 6:00 and melinda and i have a birthday party dinner to go to.....would it be possible to meet at 3:00 instead? no worries if this doesn't work. we can skip the dinner if we need to, but thought if it wasn't a big deal to anyone, maybe we could change the time. let us know what you think and if this would work for you.... have a great weekend everyone! xoxo jill

Hello! I liked the site and I am currently looking to join a book club. I see that you guys are not currently accepting members, but if someone else wanted to start a new chapter of the club, I would definitely be interested.

hey book club seekers...we're still full but are so glad to hear so many of you are into the book club goodness!!!! so i've scrolled down our site and we have 6 of you who have expressed interest in joining books and the city....that's enough for a whole new chapter! i say one of you should take the initiative to use the email links on each of these postings and get you ladies together. we are currently working things out so we could offer "chapters" of books and the city and our clubs could be linked up with different chapter's web pages just like ours...if you want to check out these other book clubbers seeking a club, just scroll down...we have nicole on may 24th, sarah on may 29th, shawna on june 21st, miranda on august 19th, chris on september 3rd, and amanda on september 5th. just meet up for tea in a public place so you can rule out any of you being serial killers....just kidding....and see how it goes. and let us know!!!! we would love to have our first chapter of books and the city right here in the city! we could even try to meet up once in a while for one big meeting a year.....the possibilities are endless....happy reading!!!!

Hi ladies- what a great site you have! I've never seen such a great book club website. I too am looking to join a book club and some of the books that I have enjoyed lately are on your list. Can you let me know if you are accepting any members at all? Thanks and enjoy your reading!

Hello ladies - love your site. I couldn't help but notice a few messages posted by people wanting to join a book club...well, I am looking to start a new book club in Edmonton. The kind of books I'd like to read would be pretty similar to the ones on this site. Looking for people in a younger age group (i.e. 35 and under) but that is not a hard-and-fast rule. So, if anyone reading this is interested, please email me for more information. Thanks so much, and happy reading!

hey ladies.....check out our book club library with great selections that have been presented at book club, but haven't made the cut yet....a great resource for those of us who are drawing a blank when our turn rolls around to select options for reading! please let me know if there are others that have been presented before that you would like to see on the list.....

thanks miranda! we're pretty full right now for members, but if we have a spot we'll let you know. thanks for the book recommendation!

Hi ladies, love your website! And if you are ever looking for more members, drop me a note(I'm out in Sherwood Park). I've read many of the books on your list and would suggest Memory of Running by Ron McLarty (wonderful charactors!)

Hey all. Check out www.bookcrossing.com You will love it!

Ladies I am almost done Middlesex and it is the best book ever. You are so smart. See you in Aug.

hey francie...so glad you enjoyed it...i think i need to read it again!!!! it's such a great book.

I finished memoirs of a geisha last night. Now i know why it came up in book club so much. It was beautiful. Very sad/tragic that children get sold and treated in such a manner. Her resilience was inspiring.

hey ladies....seems like ages since our last book club and we still have another month to go!!!! looking forward to our next meeting!!!!

Hi Beverly. Thanks for the recommendation! I'm sure the ladies will appreciate it. Also, thanks for taking my PHP class. Good luck with it, and let me know if you have any questions.

Thought you would be interested in "Bel Canto". A friend recommended it and I'm glad she did. I'd rate it a 4 star. She won the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize for it. See her web site at: http://www.annpatchett.com/belcanto.html And, since I'm a big fan of Canadian authors, I highly recommend "A Fine Daughter" by Catherine Simmons Niven (Red Deer Press.) There are many more, but I've written too many 'my thoughts' dissertations today. Love your web site. BJ

Hi everyone For those of you that are looking to buy the next book there are only copies at West Edmonton Mall. I however bought my book on ebay for $1, $5.99 with shipping. I know it is going to be hard for all of you to believe but I am not just a beautiful body I think that now because of book club I could be a brain as well. Have a great week. Shauna

HI everyone. I'm looking for a book club to join in Edmonton. I found your site through a google search. Very nice design. I'm not sure if you guys are looking for members, but I would love some info. Tks Shawna

well ladies...it looks like mark from 20th century fox gave us the shaft! i'll keep you posted if i hear anything! i had loads of fun at our last meeting!!!!

i'm in

Sounds good Jill. Thanks for replying to Mark's comment. I would be interested in screening the film. It sounds like fun!

hey ladies....here's the response i got from mark and i have since emailed him to let him know about the number of ladies in our club...i also let him know we would be interested in screening the film... "Hi Jill, Thanks for the response. IN HER SHOES is an incredibly good movie and the studio will be doing a large word-of-mouth campaign in support of it's theatrical release. This will involve inviting a small percentage of the film's target demographic to (in effect) sample the movie with free screening. The hope is those people will then start the positive chatter that will help the film's opening weekend. There's no cost in using the tickets and I'm not interested in any private information from your members. I'm looking for contacts at large book clubs in Alberta. Is your club relatively large? Mark"

Hi Mark, I'm replying to the post you left today on our Books and the City discussion page (http://www.booksandthecity.com). I'm interested in hearing more about what you are contacting book clubs in Alberta for, in relation to this new movie coming out. You can email me at: jillds@shaw.ca Thanks, Jill

Our company is the publicity agency of record for 20th Century Fox Films in western Canada. We have a film entitled, IN HER SHOES and we're trying to reach book clubs in Alberta. I can't seem to find an email for your site, so I thought I'd post here. Could someone please email me. Thanks. Mark

hey girls, i had to check out your website after Francie mentioned at the pedicure party that your book club is so organized. this is too cool. Our club will defintely steal a couple of your books and i must say that Middlesex is one of the best books i've read in a while. i was also excited to see our favourite pet as a special guest -Giles. he looks like a cousin of our greyhound - Zuri. keep up the the good work. i will post some of our favs as well: My Life as a Fake Peter Carey, Never let me go and i am reading Thieves - a novel of Katherine Mansfield, by Janice Keefer. later - Lora

hi nicole...thanks so much for your message....it was very exciting to get our first message from a web visitor we haven't met yet! our book club has been growing and in the last few months we've added another 3 members (who have neglected to get their bios finished yet)....as a result, we're at capacity, and have had to let a few people who wanted to join us know that right now we just don't have any more spots. if you would like, we could email you if one of the book club members can't make it to one of the meetings, and you could join us as a guest. also ,we would love to see you share your comments on any of the books you've read on out list. you can click on the book to leave comments about the book. the book we are currently reading called "Birth of Venus" was so fantastic...i finished on monday and was sad when it was over!!!! Anyway, thanks again for you message and happy reading!

hi sarah...we could look at setting up a calgary edition of books and the city...do you have a group of ladies that are interested?

hi ladies!!! speaking of profiles...if any of you want to update your profiles, just email me the changes!!!

Hi there guys I was just checking the site again. Can not wait for the next club as I have been talking about the book to everyone that will listen. Jill I am so sorry it is taking me so long for my profile info. I will try to get that to you as soon as posible!! See you all soon

Hello everyone - I'm with Nicole that this you seem to be a fabulous group of women, with one very fun book club! Unfortunately, I'm down in Calgary, but would love to set up a "chapter" of Books in the City down here. How do you feel about franchising? ;)

Hello, ladies... I'm hoping you can help me out. I'm desperately seeking a book club with an intelligent, fun and diverse group of women. I'm a 30-year old therapist and United Church minister living right here in "the city." But after reading your bios, you're probably more interested in my favourite drink (toss up between beer and Mojito) and sign (Scorpio). I'd have to know you better to let you in on anything as personal as my superpowers, I'm afraid. Your recent reading list is quite similar to my own. I love to read but dearly miss having people to share insights with since school days. Please let me know if you have any spaces open in your book club.

you're right...it doesn't do her cuteness justice... new book is good so far...the opening is a little unusual. i think that for those that have walked the lovely streets of florence before, the story will be a treat! it makes me wnat to go on holiday!!!

darren, thank you for putting up Buffy 's picture. It looks great but it really doesn't portray how cute she really is....Oh buffy...anyway has anyone read the prologue of the new book... just a tad bit strange....

hey lizadies, buffy's photo is up.

for sure...we'll get buffy up there this weekend!!!!