BOOK CLUB CLASSICS!

photo credit: jmenard48 Well, I can scarcely believe this, but South Dakota is the final state in this series!!  photo credit: trialsanderrors I began this series on January 31st, inspired by Melanie Jones series in the Columbia Spectator.  My original plan was to post Jones’ pick and then agree or disagree.  When Jones took the [...]

photo credit: Vitorio Benedetti I have chosen the playwright William Inge to represent the state of Kansas — mostly because I have heard of him! However, Sheila recommended another Kansas classic:  In Cold Blood.  Good pick, Sheila!  I have not yet read Capote’s  classic, but after recently reviewing a semi-autobiographical novel about his life, Capote in [...]

  photo credit: OakleyOriginals Many thanks to Cindy for recommending the following Oklahoma writers: William Bernhardt, Angie Debo, Janet McAdams, and Janis Reams Hudson.  I have not yet read any of these writers, but I’m looking forward to getting to know them in the future! Cindy also recommended one of my favorite poets to represent [...]

photo credit: Paco Espinoza First, before I discuss my pick for New Mexico, a big “thank you” to last week’s highlighted writer, Sally Denton, for introducing me to another talented NM wordsmith! Denton recommends Michael McGarrity, a mystery writer who sets his novels in New Mexico.  I look forward to checking him out soon!! My pick [...]

photo credit: mandj98 So, I am down to six remaining states… whew! I would love a bit of help on the remaining states, by the way: New Mexico (maybe Julia Glass? Tony Hillerman?), Oklahoma, Kansas, South Dakota, and Washington. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! photo credit: mandj98 This week, I am highlighting a writer [...]