Apr 20, 2009 whats so special about the 11 women who grew up together in ames, iowa, who are the subject of jeffrey zaslows the girls from ames. There are few women who could read this book and not be a little jealous of the love and support these ten women have provided each other for decades. A mighty girl book clubs provide girls with tremendous educational, social, and selfesteemboosting benefits and parentchild book clubs also provide great. Jul 23, 2012 11 responses to better living through girls series books, part i.
The girls from ames by jeffrey zaslow reading guide. Did the story of a particular ames girl resonate more with you than the. Ames free library book club the lost girls of paris by pam. Well, nothing really and yet, in another sense, everything. Womens fiction novels have made their way into the hearts of book clubs all over the world, and 2019 promises a brand new host of pageturners that you and your fellow book clubbers will be. Liven up your book club meetings by playing a quick game or two when your members first arrive. Ask us about book club discussion questions, author information, and resources for. Here you will find listed a good list to help you start thinking about your own book club name. Smart girls playhouse keeps my daughter entertained for longer periods and she seems to genuinely enjoy it much more than the book club. Apr 30, 2010 in the end i felt the girls from ames by jeffrey zaslow provides a way for us to reflect on and talk about the value of longtime friendship in our lives. Drop off copies of your book club books at any madison public library location. I believe it should prompt discussions within a motherdaughter book clubs with girls aged 16. Be sure to mention that they are for the book club kits.
Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Jan 05, 2015 for five ames mothers and their elementaryage daughters, what started nearly two years ago as a simple book group has grown into a diverse group of friends and a way to discuss topics that come up in daily life. Whether you are running a book club for children, teens, or adults or you just need something to kill a few minutes in a class, here are five literary games that i use time and time again. A story of women and a fortyyear friendship in new york journal of books. Browse through team names to find funny club names and cool club names. Sep 25, 2019 the ames free library and queset house will be closed to the public and to staff through may 4, 2020.
A complete joy book club a novel idea afterthoughts book club as the page turns babes in bookland babes with books bad girls book club better than therapy book club between friends literary group between. How to run a teen book club teen services underground. The council on aging book club has been suspended until further notice. Once a year we run our official book clubs here in 7th grade. Great books for middle school book clubs pernille ripp. Need ideas for an awesome, clever, creative or cool book club names. Crazy ann bancroft, jeannette walls, and the girls from ames. This can be as simple as going around the group taking it in turns to introduce yourself and saying what you like to read and what youre looking forward to about the book club if youre new or what you like about the club if youre an. Houseparty is owned by epic games, so you can also play virtual games directly though the service, like an entertaining card game called chips and guac. Scottsdale over 50 scifi and postapocalyptic book club 17 avid science fiction fans scottsdale spiritual book club meetup group. We laugh, cry, challenge, and support one another as we explore written word.
Please feel free to use them, online or off, with attribution. Titles not on this list may be available for loan from other iowa libraries allow 68 weeks for delivery. The book gave some of us a thankfulness of the friendships we currently have, and others a chance to learn what a real friend is really about. Nonlibrarians are welcome to join the group as well, to comment or request changes to book records. A place where all goodreads members can work together to improve the goodreads book catalog.
They spoke vividly about what it was like to be girls in the sixties and seventies, young women in the eighties, and new mothers in the nineties. Activities for girls book clubs a cocktail night either at your home or in a bar. Womens bible study meets the 1st and 3rd mondays from 7. Oct 03, 2018 becoming a book club member is exciting.
Oct 22, 2018 for those wanting to start up their own book club, here is a catalog of book club names used across the nation to help fuel your inspiration. Please check back later for an update on the ames free library nonfiction book club. However, it can be tricky to come up with a definite book club name, as there are so many things to consider. Her new thriller, a game for all the family, is now available in hardcover. The girls from ames book inspired us to look take a close look at the friendships we have today. Most had similar reactions not too interesting, slow, hard to keep track of the girls, etc. It wasnt that they didnt want to do book clubs, it was that they wanted to have. In the end i felt the girls from ames by jeffrey zaslow provides a way for us to reflect on and talk about the value of longtime friendship in our lives. The girls from ames book club kit arapahoe libraries. In our online book club conversations, readers will come together to discuss the richly layered story conjure womenconnecting with others across the country to share their responses to and questions about this powerful, thoughtprovoking novel. As young women, they moved to eight different states, yet. Prep up the girls and choose a specific style for each of them.
A mighty girl is the worlds largest collection of books, toys and movies for parents, teachers, and others dedicated to raising smart, confident, and courageous girls. Book clubs whether you are a current book club member or are looking to start a book club of your own, this is the place to go for great book recommendations your club is sure to enjoy. Our mission is to bring people together through a love of reading and to connect readers with authors. Many books have reading guides at the end of the book that are perfect to use for your book club. Find the perfect funny name for your club book club names 2020. I believe it should prompt discussions within a motherdaughter book clubs with girls aged 16 and up about their own relationships. The girls from ames is the story of a group of ordinary women who built an extraordinary friendship. Serena burdicks the girls with no names is set amidst a quiet yet fierce swell of social unrest that builds as we move towards the book s climax. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Here is my book club summary for the girls from ames book. Some of the ames girls were hesitant at first about sharing themselves so publicly in a book.
In the past i have also run book clubs based solely on a particular genre or characteristic. If you are a woman, is the girls from ames a book you would recommend to a man. Citizens actualizing and understanding sustainable environments cause collin reichert student plan and carry out actions within the school and community to make ames more sustainable. With this book, zaslow, who writes the wall street journa. Barbies book club play this fun dressup game called barbies book club in order to get a fashion style for the classic and contemporary subjects of barbies book club. Overbooked page of pages paradise of pursuit party girls peppy ladies popup pages r. But in time, they realized that a look at their friendship might offer insights for other women. In celebration of the patriots day holiday, the ames free library will be closed. The very first thing in line would obviously be to find an apt and appealing name for your book club. The girls from ames chronicles the lives of 11 ordinary girls now women in their mid40s from the small town of ames, iowa with an extraordinary friendship still going strong over 40 years later.
A story of women and a fortyyear friendship reprint by jeffrey zaslow isbn. The girls from ames by jeffrey zaslow book club discussion. A staff member at the ames boys and girls club has been arrested after allegedly showing pornography to children while at work, police said. Wishtree by katherine applegate, how to steal a dog by barbara oconnor, crenshaw by katherine applegate, the one a. A story of women and a fortyyear friendship zaslow, jeffrey on. Unique book group helps mothers, daughters connect news. The instant new york times bestseller, now in paperback. Book club james webb students collectively select a book to read and meet every other week to discuss their thoughts about it. Check out our complete list of club names are you looking for the best club name. I have book club thursday night and im not done yet.
If you are reading the girls from ames in your book club, and would like to invite jeff or one of the ames girls to call in, please email your request to jeff. From the coauthor of the millioncopy bestseller the last lecture comes a moving tribute to female friendships, with the inspiring story of eleven girls and the ten women they became. You can host your book club or girls night virtually with. Ames free library book club the lost girls of paris by pam jenoff mon, may 11.
Today were sharing a guest post by new york times bestselling author sophie hannah. It would be good for a book club book or for a group of girls who have or. River city girls nintendo switch extra life 2019 video game book club duration. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Welcome to the official ames police department facebook page. If youre interested in forming a mighty girl book club or would like to. Book club names book club names, kids book club, book. Female friendships are truly unique, and the girls from ames have graciously opened theirs to the world. The nancy drew cookbook clues to good cooking lost classics of teen lit, 19391989. The ya book club is a place for ya fans to gather in our stores across the country to discuss compelling stories and characters each month asking what would you have done. For books you read with boozy companions, for feminist book clubs, your local library book club, here are some ideas for fun book club names. Apr 06, 2010 the girls from ames chronicles the lives of 11 ordinary girls now women in their mid40s from the small town of ames, iowa with an extraordinary friendship still going strong over 40 years later. When you sell a man a book you dont sell just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue you sell him a whole new life.
If you always host at each others houses then go out one evening, one of those activities for girls book clubs that will seem quite different try a quiet corner of a pub or a restaurant. A novel idea afterthoughts book club as the page turns babes in bookland babes with books bad girls book club better than therapy book club between friends literary group between the covers. They are a great way to break down barriers between reluctant or struggling readers and books that i know they will love. These groups typically consist of female genders and meet up regularly to discuss each other thoughts from the list of 125 clever book club names list of 58 clever book club names see more. So, you and your friends have come together to form a book club. Whenever i am asked about the inspiration behind my novels, im aware of the expectation that my answer should include a list of other books, other writers. In the book, zaslow chronicled eleven childhood friends who formed a special bond growing up in ames. Play this fun dressup game called barbies book club in order to get a fashion style for the classic and contemporary subjects of barbies book club. Ames boys and girls club staff member showed porn to. A mighty girl is the worlds largest collection of books, toys and movies for parents, teachers, and others dedicated to raising smart, confident, and courageous. Probably when shes a little older she will enjoy the story book option on this game, but right now she just clicks through it without listening to the stories. Book clubs may have a specific theme or include miniature games during their meetups. His book, the girls from ames, stands as a moving testament to the power and importance of female relationships.
When both girls attend the fridaynight football game, what neither expects is for everything to descend into sudden mass chaos. Mystery lovers are invited to the mystery lovers book club on the first wednesday of each month to talk about books by a selected author. Book clubs exist all across the nation and range in size from a handful to several dozens. Northminster presbyterian church ames, iowa womens book. Chose someone to read quotes by or about various characters from the current book or past book selections. The girls from ames is a group of women from ames, iowa who were the subject of jeffrey zaslows 2009 nonfiction bestseller about lifelong friendships. Of course, you will also discuss the latest book you are reading, but if that is all you do your meetings will soon become boring.
Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. Belle is the most excited for this bookish event, even though ariel doesnt fancy the idea just yet. This includes literary and some womens commercial fiction as well as memoir and narrative nonfiction. Browse bestsellers, new releases and the most talked about books.
Being able to choose the book we read helps keep the teens invested in book club and also allows me to keep on top of whats popular among my teen patrons. The girls from ames a story of women and a fortyyear friendship book club kit. In his followup to the bestselling the last lecture, cowritten with randy pausch, wall street journal columnist jeffrey zaslow explores the friendship of 11 girls, now women in their mid40s, who grew up together in ames, iowa. Here are some bold feminist book club names for you. Preorder titles at great prices from your favorite authors. Sep 23, 2010 the girls from ames is the story of a group of ordinary women who built an extraordinary friendship. Or might she have considered aspects of their story that zaslow missed. They can be checked out for six weeks and renewed up to two times. We have a number of book clubs to suit many reading tastes. Games to break the ice at book discussion groups and other. At your first book club meeting, or whenever new people join your reading group, its good to spend a bit of time getting to know each other. Though the official inception of the us suffrage movement is typically traced back to a womens rights convention held in seneca falls, new york, in 1848, it reached a fever pitch in the early 1900s.
I did find myself in tears while reading the girls over the weekend. The girls from ames grew in response to a piece zaslow wrote about. This weeks post is all about the chapter through kellys eyes. It is funny how almost each week i can relate my book club posts from the girls from ames to something that is going on in my life. A mighty girl book clubs provide girls with tremendous educational, social, and selfesteemboosting benefits and parentchild book clubs also provide great bonding opportunities. If not, you can visit the publisher or authors website and find online reading guides. During book club meetings there is a fair amount of socializing and having a good time. The girls from ames by jeffrey zaslow walkietalkiebookclub. When you choose a popular book club book, you can often find a wealth of book discussion questions already written for you. May 21, 2009 jeff zaslows new book, out in january 2012. Books from the bible, commentaries, christian literature, or another favorite read invite thought provoking conversations among the ladies.