dinner” and cooked foods, like duck, that would have been eaten during that time. That book was a real favorite of ours and most of us ended up doing additional outside research on the time period.

Becky Marigo said, “‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ by Philippa Gregory was one of my favorites. I was not excited to read it, but once I started, I couldn't stop.”

Kari Lyons hosted this month’s meeting to discuss her monstrously big book club choice, “Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts. A voracious reader, Kari is known for her challenges, but we love her picks! “I intentionally pick books that are out of the mainstream,” says Kari.

According to Jenn Vinh, “Kari definitely picks the hardest books. Ironically, they are the ones I end up enjoying the most!” “Shantaram” is the story of the author’s escape from prison in Australia and the life he found in India, where he lived for many years before he was recaptured. Although the book was a long 944 pages (and according to Kim Lake, threatened to give her carpal tunnel syndrome) it was a fascinating read.

All of us are extremely busy, have children, have careers, juggle several balls at one time and look forward to this night all month long. But sometimes