MARY Trentadue’s 32 Books is located at B-140 East 14th, North Vancouver. The store’s book club has 14 members at present and a lengthy waiting list. Kingsolver narrative detailed and complex From Pao 13 pleasure of reading Barbara Kingsolver you are in tora yreat read. Our bookclub (32 Books Bookclub) loved this book. Abthough not many of the group had read Kingsolver’s earlier work, in fact not heard of her betore, this was a great read for many of us. Barbara Kingsolver is an American writer living in Tueson, Arizona. Her earlier novels include: The Bean Trees, Homeland and Other Stories, Animal Dreams, and Pigs in Heaven, She has also writ- ten a collections of poems and ¢ The Poismmvood Bible is her first work ction since 1993, Along awaited novel for many of her fans. The story begins as the Price family leaves their home in Georgia for the Belgian Congo. Nathan Price, the father of Leah, Adah, Rachel, and Ruth May and husband zo Orleanna has brought his family to the Kilanga Mission, fiercely determined to bring biblical reform to the savages. They live there from 1959 until the early “90s. The story is told by the Price sisters in alternating narratives that retlect their distinct character differences, Rich in detail and complexity this tale also reconstructs the histo- ry and tragedy of this country. In preparation for this beok, our bookclub read King Leapald’s Ghest by Adam Hochschiid. This set the stage for The Poisonwaod Bible giving us the facts and his- tory of the Belgian Congo. Our group found Kingsolver’s writing to be detailed and grip- ping. We loved the characters and found that they were so well drawn it was possible to tell who was narrating just by the voice and speech. We all felt it was quite beneficial to have read King Leopatd’s Ghost first as many of us were unfamiliar with the history NEWS photo Julie Iverscn Bookclubs offer a | capitano couese way to talk books WHEN 32 Books opened its doors in April of 1998 it had not occurred to me that we should start our own book club. It became clear pretty quickly that having a bookclub attached to the Store would be a great idea and make a Ict of cus- tomers happy. So we did. The book club at 32 Books began in September with approx- imately 16 members. We have being going strong since then, our number of members is now about 14 and we have quite a lengthy waiting list. Our club meets once a month in the store to talk books. Having chosen a year’s worth of books in September we always know quite a bit in advance what the next book is. We normally stick to reading fiction and do have a suggested criteria for our book selection. This has been a really positive experience for me Personally and for 32 Books Although I have been a huge reader for most of my life I had never belonged to a book club and 1 just love it. I would recom- mend joining a book club to anyone who loves to talk about books. If you require more information about bookclubs or forming one please don’ t hesitate to contact 32 Books. — Mary Trentadue Quay hosts discussion series ASTROLOGY, aromatherapy and affirmations are among the topics of discussion Friday nights at Lonsdale Quay. Astrologer Rose Marcus is introducing a Friday night lecture series, to take place in the rotunda. Marcus is owner of Aquarius Rising, a newly opened shop on the Quay’s second level. The boutique specializes in metaphysical books and gifts. The senes starts tonight at 7:30 p.m. with an appearance by Ann Marie Evers. Evers, a well-known author and enthusiastic *peaker, is currently at work on her fifth book on affirmations. Upcoming lectures include Cosmo-Therapy with Gayle -ooke of Uncommon Scents (April 7), Chi Gung with Bonny *ichrer (April 14), the Joy of Seeing: Natural Vision tprovement with John Thompson (April 28) and Jin Shin Do th Ron Pankratz (May 5), Marcus herself will take the hot seat ay 12 to discuss astrolugy. — Layne Christensen Performing AFtS theatre presents... TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF CGUNT BASIE featuring Brad Tummer and the “A” Band & Rejean Marois and Nitecap . Aprit 14 at 8pm TicweTs $32 / 58 TOM LANDA AND THE PAPERBOYS Juno award-winning Celtic rockers! April 13 at 8pm TICKETS $20 / $35 CAPILANO COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, Nort: Vancouver, BC V7) 3Hs5 BOX OFFICE: 990-7810 ofthe Congo and without it man have brushed over the historical aspects of this nove’. During our meeting we also listened to a taped inter: view of Kingsolver describing her intentions with this book. It seems that she intended ta address the political scene in the Congo although our group felt that this book was nor political enough. After some discussion about this we agreed that perhaps this book may not have had such great success if the politics had been more pronounced. Allin all we loved it. A wonderful read for anyone —— bookclub or not. And if you are intrigued by the history of the Congo you should definitely pick-up a copy of King Leopold's Ghost. Our book for April is Felicta’s Journey by Williarn Trevor. 1 will let vou kaow what we think. @ Felicia’s Journey by William Trevor, Vintage Canada, 213 pp., softcover $16.95. For any questions or reading guides for The Potsonwood Bible contact 32 Books at 980-9032. Marv Trentadue’s column on books will appear monthly in the North Shore News. something to taik about! 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