Ruth Group is a monthly book group open to all women of the church and community. We are named after the Biblical Book of Ruth which is a story of women supporting each other. Ruth tells her mother-in-law, Naomi, “…Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay.” We go places with each other – through the books we read and discuss together and through the life experiences we share. We choose a variety of fiction and non-fiction books that we hope will encourage the expression of our own thoughts, deepen our bonds of friendship, stimulate our thinking, and provide us with different perspectives. Book Ends usually offers a discount on book group selections.
We meet once a month at someone’s home, generally on the third Sunday of the month from 7-9 PM. You are welcome whether or not you have read the book and new participants are always welcome. You can drift in and drift out as your motivation, interest and schedule permit. Decaf coffee & tea, and simple desserts are offered by the host. Check the church calendar for updates to dates, host homes and book titles. Contact this year’s co-coordinators, Lynne Rahmeier or Susan Sawyer with questions, ride requests, etc.
Date | Book | Facilitator | Notes |
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September 17 | "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver | Marianne Iacuzio | This is a long very readable book, great for a summer read |
October 22 | "Swimmers" by Julie Otsuka | Maryanne McCall-Taylor | Only 176 pages |
November 19 | "Here in the Night" by Rebecca Turkewitz | Kaye Nash | Short stories and she grew up in Winchester |
December 18 | Poetry of your choice | Relax and enjoy amidst the holiday build-up | |
January 21 | "The Bluest Eye" by Tony Morrison | Susan Sawyer | A modern classic revisited |
February 18 | "Happy Go Lucky" by David Sedaris | Carole Cooke | Something fun, but poignant |
March 17 | "Pride and Prejudice", or your favorite/by Jane Austen | Shelia Marian | A classic to enjoy |
April 21 | Life on Delay- Making Peace with a Stutter | Lynne Rahmeier | An interesting memoir |
May 19 | "Lucy By the Sea" by Elizabeth Stroud | Laurie Roby | Revisiting the beginning of the pandemic with an old friend |
June TBA Planning Brunch | About 20-30 books are suggested each year – come hear about them all! |