The Handmaid's Tale

Our book for August 2017 is The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. It is an "Angie Pick."

Menu: Dutch babies; homemade bread and peach jam; cherry pie; nuts; bacon-cheese dip and chips; lemon bars; congo bars; vegetables with veggie dip; fig blossoms

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The Sympathizer

Our book for July 2017 is The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. It is a "Pat K. Pick."

Menu: deconstructed Vietnamese spring rolls; Pho; fruit platter; mixed nuts; assortment of cookies; spinach crepes; blackberry cobbler; broccoli salad; Chinese appetizers

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The Silver Star

Our book for June 2017 is The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls. It is a "Sherry Pick."

Menu: mohlo do feijao (Portuguese bean soup); peach ice cream; summer sausage, mountain cheeses and crackers; peaches with whipped cream; nuts; raspberry oatmeal bars; cherry crumble; beef noodle stew

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The Paris Architect

Our book for May 2017 is The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure. It is a "Karen Pick."

Menu: éclairs; "black market" raspberry-chocolate torte; homemade French bread with butter; assorted French cheeses and crackers: mixed nuts; German chocolate cake; provençal stew

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A Man Called Ove

Our book for April 2017 is A Man Called Ove by Frederik Bekman. It is a "Stacy Pick."

*2017 Food For Thought Pick

Menu: roasted Spanish potatoes and Spanish olives; croissants with butter; sea-salt dark chocolate chip cookies; Rakott Krumpli; puppy chow; cheese and cracker spread; whole grain bread, butter, and preserves; mixed nuts; Italian sausage sandwiches

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Hidden Figures

Our book for March 2017 is Hidden Figures by Margo Lee Shetterly. It is a "Judy Pick."

Menu: Lebanon bologna; summer sausage; cheese and crackers; sliders, with cheese; dark chocolate souffle with raspberries; chicken salad with homemade rolls; cheese dip and pita chips; cheese and cracker spread; homemade apple pie; mixed nuts; lemon-raspberry cornbread

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Born a Crime

Our book for February 2017 is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. It is a "Mark F. Pick."

*2017 Food For Thought Pick

Menu: Lebanon bologna, summer sausage, cheese and crackers; sliders, with cheese; dark chocolate souffle with raspberries; chicken salad with homemade rolls; cheese dip and pita chips; cheese and cracker spread; apple pie; mixed nuts; lemon-raspberry cornbread.

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Lazarus

Our book for January 2017 is Lazarus by Morris West. It is a "Mark M. Pick."

Menu: spinach artichoke dip; smoky gouda dip and pita chips; lemony white bean bruschetta and bread; Italian tangy beef with homemade rolls; hot dogs and sauerkraut

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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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And Then There Were None

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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Master and Commander

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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I'll Give You the Sun

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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The High Mountains of Portugal

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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Rebecca

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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Peace Like a River

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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