BOOK CLUB - Meets once a month

PROJECT HAIL MARY by Andy Weir 4.5 Stars (Goodreads-2021)   

                

June 25, 2026 Meeting

 

This science fiction novel is about an amnesiac astronaut, Ryland Grace, who wakes up alone on a spaceship with two dead crewmates.  He slowly regains memories of a mission to find a solution to a solar dimming event that threatens Earth.  He eventually finds an unexpected alien ally.  This bestseller is a compelling story and was a finalist for the Hugo award for Best Novel. 

(<500 pages)

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TENDING ROSES by Lisa Wingate 4 Stars (Goodreads-2001)

                  

July 30, 2026 Meeting

 

In this contemporary fiction story, Kate Bowman moves to her grandmother Rose’s Missouri farm to convince her to move into assisted living. While managing her own stressful life she discovers her grandmother’s journal.  It reveals stories of faith and resilience that change her perspective on family priorities and love.  She begins to understand the value of bridging generations, forgiving past hurts, and the emotional difficulty of placing a loved one in care.

(400 pages)

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TWICE by Mitch Albom 4.3 Stars (Goodreads-2025)   

                

August 27, 2026 Meeting

 

This book is a blend of magical realism and contemporary fiction.  What if you got to do everything in your life twice; if you had a second chance for a do over?  The plot follows Alfie as he uses this gift to correct mistakes and take risks but ultimately faces the emotional cost of his choices particularly with the woman he loves.  It explores themes of love, regret, and destiny.  

(320 pages)

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