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Ruth Group Book Group

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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.

Please join us!

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.

Ruth Group Schedule 23-24

DateBookFacilitatorNotes
September 17"Demon Copperhead" by Barbara KingsolverMarianne IacuzioThis is a long very readable book, great for a summer read
October 22"Swimmers" by Julie OtsukaMaryanne McCall-TaylorOnly 176 pages
November 19The Bluest Eye" by Tony MorrisonSusan SawyerA modern classic revisited
December 18Poetry of your choiceRelax and enjoy amidst the holiday build-up
January 21Here in the Night" by Rebecca TurkewitzKaye NashShort stories and she grew up in Winchester
February 18"Happy Go Lucky" by David SedarisCarole CookeSomething fun, but poignant
March 17 "Pride and Prejudice", or your favorite/by Jane AustenShelia MarianA classic to enjoy
April 21Life on Delay- Making Peace with a StutterLynne RahmeierAn interesting memoir
May 19"Lucy By the Sea" by Elizabeth StroudLaurie Roby
Revisiting the beginning of the pandemic with an old friend
June TBA Planning BrunchAbout 20-30 books are suggested each year – come hear about them all!