Book Worms-Team Edmonton's First GLBT Book Club

New Book Selections

2010-03-20T21:42:00.001-06:00

This past Thursday the Book Club has chosen its next 6 books and meeting dates. They are as follows?

April 15 @ 7:30pm..."Hotel De Dream " by Edmund White

http://www.amazon.ca/Hotel-Dream-New-York-Novel/dp/0060852267/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269062973&sr=8-1

May 20 @ 7:30pm..."Rubyfruit Jungle" by Rita Mae Brown

http://www.amazon.ca/Rubyfruit-Jungle-Rita-Mae-Brown/dp/055327886X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269063052&sr=1-1

June 17 @ 7:30pm..." I Am Not Myself These Days: A Memior" by Josh Kilmer Purcell

http://www.amazon.ca/Am-Not-Myself-These-Days/dp/0060817321/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269063145&sr=1-1

July 15 @ 7:30pm..."At Swim, Two Boys" by Jaime O'Neill

http://www.amazon.ca/Swim-Two-Boys-Jamie-ONeill/dp/0743239350/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269063311&sr=1-1

August 19 @ 7:30pm..."Since My Last Confession" by Scott Pomfret

http://www.amazon.com/Since-My-Last-Confession-Catholic/dp/1559708697/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269063509&sr=1-8

September 16 @ 7:30pm..."An Arrows Flight" by Mark Merlis

http://www.amazon.com/Arrows-Flight-Novel-Mark-Merlis/dp/0312242883/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269063728&sr=1-1

Future Book Selections!

2010-01-24T20:53:00.003-07:00

On the March 18 meeting we will be selecting new books for April, May, June, July, August, and September. Please bring 6 book suggestions per person to this meeting.

MEETING LOCATION CHANGE!!!

2009-11-28T12:48:00.002-07:00

The Book Worms club has decided to change their meeting location. We will be now meeting the Howard & McBride Chapel of Chimes (10179-108 Street) at 7:30pm. Please enter through the front doors. There is free parking at the southside of the building. The next meeting will be on December 17, 2009 @ 7:30pm where we will be discussing “Tipping the Velvet” by Sarah Waters. We hope to see you at our new location!!

Upcoming Books and Meeting Dates

2009-09-19T09:51:00.004-06:00

The following list details the upcoming books (and meeting dates) we are reading from October 2009-March 2010. I hope you enjoy the groups choices. Enjoy! I hope to see you next month.

October 15 @ 7:30pm..."Fruit: A novel about a boy and his nipples"
by Brian Francis
http://www.amazon.ca/Fruit-novel-about-boy-nipples/dp/1550226207/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253339546&sr=8-1

November 19 @ 7:30pm..."The Birth House"
by Ami McKay
http://www.amazon.ca/Birth-House-Ami-McKay/dp/0676977731/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253339829&sr=1-1

December 17 @ 7:30pm..."Tipping The Velvet"
by Sarah Waters
http://www.amazon.ca/Tipping-Velvet-Sarah-Waters/dp/1860495249/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253339684&sr=1-1

January 21, 2010 @ 7:30pm..."When You Are Engulfed in Flames"
by David Sedaris
http://www.amazon.ca/When-You-Are-Engulfed-Flames/dp/0316154687/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253340043&sr=1-1

February 18, 2010 @ 7:30pm..."The Future is Queer: A Science Fiction Anthology" by Richard LabontÃ© and Lawrence Schimel
http://www.amazon.com/Future-Queer-Science-Fiction-Anthology/dp/1551522098/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257735027&sr=8-1

March 18, 2010 @ 7:30pm..."Sweetheart"
by Peter McGhee
http://www.amazon.com/Sweetheart-Peter-McGhee/dp/031230210X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253340598&sr=1-2

DATE CHANGE!!

2009-08-26T11:05:00.003-06:00

The Book Worms club has decided to change their meeting dates. We will be now meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Second Cup on 112 Street and Jasper Avenue. Our next meeting will be on Thursday September 17 @ 7:30. We hope to see you on our new night!!

Also, at this September 17th meeting we will be choosing our future books for November, December, and January. Please bring one book choice for each of the 3 upcoming months. We will be voting on the chosen books!

2nd Book Club Meeting

2009-05-21T11:24:00.003-06:00

Last night we decided on our chosen books and the meeting dates for the next 4 months. They are....

Thursday June 18 @ 7:30pm: The Wanting Seed by Anthony Burgess

http://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Seed-Norton-Paperback-Fiction/dp/0393315088/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1242927058&sr=8-1

Wednesday July 15 @7:30pm: Rat Bohemia by Sarah Schulman

http://www.amazon.ca/Rat-Bohemia-Sarah-Schulman/dp/1551522357/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1242927156&sr=8-1

Wednesday August 19 @ 7:30pm: Maurice by E.M. Forster

http://www.amazon.ca/Penguin-Classics-Maurice-David-Leavitt/dp/0141441135/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1242927253&sr=1-1

Wednesday Septemeber 16 @ 7:30pm: Embracing The Wide Sky by Daniel Tammet

http://www.amazon.ca/Embracing-Wide-Sky-Across-Horizons/dp/1416569693/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1242927464&sr=8-1

We also had a lively discussion about The Frontrunner. We discussed what we liked and disliked about the book, the characters, the journey Billy and Harlan took together to get to the Olympics, the use of Sport organizations in relation to LGBT athletes, and many other areas that were relevant to the novel.

We hope to see you at the next meeting on Thursday June 18 @ 7:30 @ Second Cup on 11210 JASPER AVENUE. Take Care.

Our First Book

2009-04-23T16:54:00.002-06:00

The first book we will be reading is The Frontrunner by Patricia Nell Warren. Further information can be found on http://www.amazon.com/Front-Runner-Patricia-Nell-Warren/dp/0964109964/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238972850&sr=8-1

We will be discussing this book on May 20, 2009 @ 7:30 pm at 11210 JASPER AVENUE

Inaugural Book Worms Meeting

2009-04-23T16:29:00.004-06:00

The members of the Book Worms met for the first time last night and the meeting was great! We decided as a group on some things about the logistics of the group. See below. Thanks for the help everyone. It was appreciated!

Book Worms Book Club Meeting-April 22, 2009

1, Is there a website and email?
www.bookwormsedmonton.blogspot.com

bookworm@teamedmonton.ca

http://teamedmonton.ca/pb/wp_da253f0d/wp_da253f0d.html

2, When, where, and how often does the book club meet?
The Book Worms meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Second Cup at 11210 JASPER AVENUE at 7:30pm. The next meeting will be on May 20, 2009 @ 7:30pm where we will be discussing The Front Runner by Patricia Nell Warren .

3, What book are we reading?
We are reading The Front Runner by Patricia Nell Warren. For more information about this book please go to http://www.amazon.com/Front-Runner-Patricia-Nell-Warren/dp/0964109964/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238972850&sr=8-1

4, When and how are books chosen?
Books will be chosen 3 months in advance. At the next meeting on May 20 each of the members will bring 3 book suggestions, one suggestion for each of the three upcoming months. Each member describes their book and the group chooses which particular book will be read for each of the next 3 months. On the May 20th meeting, books will be chosen for June, July, and August 2009.

5, Can new members and guests to attend the book club?
Yes. New members and guests are welcome to attend and bring a friend!

6, Who decides the book discussion questions?
All members bring each 2-3 questions to the meetings for book discussion.

7, What are the expectations of the book club?
Get involved in reading, have fun, meet people, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere.

8, Can club members/guests still attend when they have not finished the book?
Yes. They can attend too!

9, What types of Literature we will read?
All types…Fiction, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, Westerns, Fantasy, Sociological, Plays/Productions, Journal/Magazine articles.

Book Worms First Meeting!

2009-04-21T23:20:00.001-06:00

Are you interested in reading of the literary works of GLBT authors or of literature pertaining to various GLBT subjects/issues?

This book club will address both of these topics in an engaging, relaxed, and social environment.

Our first meeting will be at Second Cup on 112 Street and Jasper Ave @ 7:30 pm on Wednesday April 22.

We will meet every Wednesday @ 7:30 pm thereafter. If you have any questions/suggestions please forward them to bookworm@teamedmonton.ca.

In the first meeting we will...-Introduce the first book, Patricia Nell Warren's "The Front Runner"-Order at...http://www.amazon.com/Front-Runner-Patricia-Nell-Warren/dp/0964109964/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238972850&sr=8-1-

Discuss the logistics of the club and future meetings.

Relax and meet others who excited about reading...bring a friend!

Team Edmonton

2009-04-21T22:07:00.002-06:00

The Team Edmonton group has provided the GLBT community with a resource for individuals interested in the literary works of GLBT subject matter. This group also offers many organized sports and recreation activities for a number of individuals living in Edmonton and its greater area. Follow the link and explore the possibilities...

http://teamedmonton.ca/