Better Living Book Club

The following titles were the most popular book group picks in January based on votes at Bookmovement.com.

Tonight, I will have the honor of talking with two book clubs about my beloved time spent hiking the Appalachian Trail! When I hiked the trail, it was 2,164 miles long. It's stretched a little longer now, but it was long enough then! 1998 seems like a long time ago most days, but my memories of the trail are crystal clear. It made a huge impression on me and I have carried it with me in my heart every day since I last set foot on it. When I read Cheryl Strayed's book Wild, it brought back so many feelings and thoughts about my own long distance solo hike. I laughed and cried along with her and often knew exactly what she was talking about. I don't think I've ever read a book that had so many torn little bits of paper marking so many pages by the time I read the last sentence. Although our reasons for setting off on our long solo journeys were quite different, they were also very much the same. I am so excited to talk with everyone at the East Lansing Public Library's combined meeting of the Better Living Book Club and Books on Tap at Jimmy's Pub from 6:30-8 pm tonight! If you haven't read Wild yet, you still have time! You are also welcome to attend if you're still reading (we'll try not to spoil anything)! If you want to know more about these and other awesome book clubs, visit elpl.org! No registration required.

Tonight, I will have the honor of talking with two book clubs about my beloved time spent hiking the Appalachian Trail! When I hiked the trail, it was 2,164 miles long. It's stretched a little longer now, but it was long enough then! 1998 seems like a long time ago most days, but my memories of the trail are crystal clear. It made a huge impression on me and I have carried it with me in my heart every day since I last set foot on it. When I read Cheryl Strayed's book Wild, it brought back so many feelings and thoughts about my own long distance solo hike. I laughed and cried along with her and often knew exactly what she was talking about. I don't think I've ever read a book that had so many torn little bits of paper marking so many pages by the time I read the last sentence. Although our reasons for setting off on our long solo journeys were quite different, they were also very much the same. I am so excited to talk with everyone at the East Lansing Public Library's combined meeting of the Better Living Book Club and Books on Tap at Jimmy's Pub from 6:30-8 pm tonight! If you haven't read Wild yet, you still have time! You are also welcome to attend if you're still reading (we'll try not to spoil anything)! If you want to know more about these and other awesome book clubs, visit elpl.org! No registration required.

The Better Living Book Club will discuss the phenomena of December 21, 2012 on Monday, November 5 at 7:00pm.  Our book selection, The Complete Idiot's Guide to 2012 by Andrews and Andrews, hopefully answered all our questions ....or maybe not!  It turns out to be more complicated topic than one might think. Join us as we discuss whether to be afraid, curious, or hopeful. Local astrologer and expert in the metaphysical, Carole Ray, will offer her suggestions for survival!

The October 1 meeting of the Better Living Book Club has been canceled.  Club leader Robin Rushbrook is out with a nasty cold.  Stay tuned for more info on when this title might be re-scheduled.

Join us Monday, Sept. 10 at 7:00 pm as we discuss Kindred Spirits: how the remarkable bond between humans and animals can change the way we live by Allen M. Schoen, DVM.  The author, a holistic vet, shares his belief that there is more to medicine than drugs and that disease can be prevented and treated through nutrition, exercise, love, compassion, and the formation of meaningful bonds with other species.   Dr. Anne Rice, a local holistic vet with twenty-five years of experience, will join us to share her perspective on animals and the book. We should have a great night sharing our experiences with our animal companions.