Once again the Busy Gals Classic Reading Society book group met to discuss our most recent selection which was The African Queen by C. S. Forester.
The summer, being a busy time for many group members makes reading a little harder and with school starting for our Busy Gal teaching members getting this book read was a challenge. For myself, the book I ordered came after we planned the date to meet to discuss. So, I carried the book everywhere I went and read at the dentist and on a four hour trip home. It does feel satisfying to finish reading a book.
Of course we always have very nice food. Peggy Ann's Chicken bundles, wraps, veggies and dip, crackers and pepper jelly cream cheese, Key lime pies, island pudding, warm peach cobbler, zucchini bread and zucchini chips. Forgive me if I forget something. Each lady puts so much effort into the special dishes they bring. It's awesome!
Our discussion about the book was a little brief since several had not finished the book. We did what we could but didn't get in too deep in the discussion. Some members didn't mind discussing and said it was the natural consequence of not finishing the book.
After eating we enjoyed the movie with Humphry Bogart and Katherine Hepburn. After reading the book and being many years older than the last time I watched the movie or part of it. I was able to follow and understand the story line better. Almost all the time the movie is different from the book and this was no different. The movie was relatively close to the book and discreet as you would expect a movie from the 1950's to be. And a variant of the ending.
Our group included Kris who hosted - thanks Kris! Lorraine, Stefanie, Karen, Stephanie, Peggy Ann, Merri, Sierra and myself.
I have missed several summaries from the last few book selections but we have discussed Tuck Everlasting and The Princess Bride. Which included a bonus gathering since summer schedules couldn't always line up.
Stay tuned to see what we read next.
Keep Reading the Classics!
Sharon
