2016 Book List

JANUARY

Our book for January 2016 is Call the Nurse by Mary J. MacCleod. It is a "Sherry Pick."

(Menu combined with February selection)

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FEBRUARY

Our book for February 2016 is Brooklyn by Colm Toibin. It is a "Karen Pick."

*2016 Food for Thought Pick

Menu: Middle Eastern desserts; Irish potato soup and Italian bread; mozzarella bites; Irish cheddar and Dubliner cheeses with crackers; fresh fruit tray; mixed nuts; Scottish shortbread with chocolate "drizzle"; Italian bread with herb butter; New York style cheesecake; chocolate chip oat cookies

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MARCH

Our book for March 2016 is Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré. It is a "Mark M. Pick."

Menu: cocktail tray of cheeses, biscuits, and fruits; razzleberry pie; pizza balls; lime bars;  triple chocolate brownies; chocolate mint cake

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APRIL

Our book for April 2016 is So, Anyway . . . by John Cleese. It is a "Pat K. Pick."

(Menu combined with May selection)

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MAY


Our book for May 2016 is Coal River by Ellen Marie Wiseman. It is a "Judy Pick."

Menu: strawberry angel food cake dessert; red beet eggs and beets; fruit selection with dip; cheese cubes; assorted tea sandwiches; strawberry angel food cake dessert (two is always better than one); deviled eggs--olive and guacamole; coal-inspired treats (chocolate sunflower seeds, chocolate wafers, peach penguin gummies, and licorice wheels); fruits and nuts; apple pie bites

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JUNE

Our book for June 2016 is Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. It is a "Pat M. Pick."

Menu: hearty vegetable bean soup; barbecue little smokies with peaches; Swedish meatballs; peach pie; cinnamon rolls; Raisinettes; (don't call them sticky buns) North Dakota caramel rolls; tiramisu cake; cheese and crackers; apple pie; salmon; nuts; cinnamon rolls

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JULY


Our book for July 2016 is Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. It is a "Stacy Pick."

*2016 Food for Thought Pick

Menu: eclairs; pumpkin pasties; cucumber sandwiches; zucchini-carrot cake; crackers with cream cheese and jams (tart cherry and peach); nuts; cucumber finger sandwiches

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AUGUST

Our book for August 2016 is The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel. It is a "Mark F. Pick."

Menu: banana split layered dessert; Portuguese steak; chicken piri piri; French bread with olive tapanade; home-grown tomatoes; pesto brie with pita chips; garden tomatoes and fresh mozzarella; green olives; banana splits; spinach artichoke dip

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SEPTEMBER

Our book for September 2016 is I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson. It is a "Kate Pick."

Menu: Cheerios treats; lemon meringue pie; donut holes; veggie pizza on cauliflower crust; baked chocolate donuts; pumpkin tea cakes; sun-shaped veggie tray and dips; yogurt fruit salad; crackers with Edam cheese and summer sausage; mixed nuts; sand pudding

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OCTOBER

Our book for October 2016 is Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian. It is a "Ron Pick."

Menu (combined with November selection): pumpkin bread and cream cheese; Spanish olives and cheese; "not-quiche" egg entree; apple pie; citrus salad; ham and cheese platter; cheese and crackers; turkey kielbasa; mixed nuts; (meat) cannonballs

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NOVEMBER

Our book for November 2016 is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. It is an "Angie Pick."

Menu (combined with October selection): pumpkin bread and cream cheese; Spanish olives and cheese; "not-quiche" egg entree; apple pie; citrus salad; ham and cheese platter; cheese and crackers; turkey kielbasa; mixed nuts; (meat) cannonballs

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