Category Archives: Books

Thank You, Dolly Parton b. 19 Jan 1946, d. 25 Aug 2026

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We are all saddened by the death of our Book Angel, Dolly Parton, who passed this week.  She has been one of the greatest heroines of our country, a bright light in a world filled with corruption and destruction.  While … Continue reading →

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On Reading but not remembering what you read

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I have read countless books throughout my life, yet I can no longer remember most of what I learned from them.  So what’s the point of reading so many books? One day, a student asked his teacher exactly the same … Continue reading →

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Theo of Golden, a Bookclub Selection

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Allen Levi’s first book, Theo of Golden, has topped the charts.  I enjoyed reading it last October while recovering from my hip replacement surgery.  Tonight it was the discussion book at our monthly book club.  The book is worth reading.  … Continue reading →

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My Book Club Ladies

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We met this evening to share our book suggestions for the coming year.  Here’s how we’re all looking these days! One fun thing we do every year for our April Book Selection Dinner Party is to submit a short history … Continue reading →

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My new hip is one week old

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This first week has been a little rough, but there is no pain when I don’t move!  I’ve bound quilts and appliqued pieces.  I’ve read a few books and we started watching the TV series, Call The Midwife.  I’ve enjoyed … Continue reading →

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German forests: my favorite place

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Perhaps my favorite places in Germany are the woods and the forests.  Most of the time we drive through them, but on occasion, we walk along paths on our way to a castle, or other remote historical site.  33% of … Continue reading →

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Annual Book Club Retreat 2023, Sundance

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

When we learned we’d be leaving on August 21st, I was really happy that I wouldn’t miss our annual book club retreat at our Sundance cabin.  When we bought this cabin about 25 years ago, one of my thoughts after … Continue reading →

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The Quiltmaker’s Gift and The Quilt Maker’s Journey

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This summer we have read dozens and dozens of books.  I am a reading GrAnn and there are piles of books in our home.  I want to report on 2 of our very favorites this summer, books we’ve read and … Continue reading →

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A Book Club Gathering to Propose Next Year’s Reading List

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This is a group of Excellent Women.  (That’s what we call ourselves.)  My book club.  My dear friends of dozens of years.  I took my turn this last year as the President and passed that job on to the next … Continue reading →

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Erudite Book Club Reading List 1987 to Present

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here is our Erudite Book Club Reading List.  Each year each member can suggest up to 5 books.  They have 1 minute per book to sell the book selection committee on their recommendations.  We do this at an evening dinner … Continue reading →

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