Books & Booze Folsom

Sorry for the delay posting, and the upcoming extra week between books. I've had some work trips and events interfere with our book club. Ugh! So there will be a short delay, followed by two books in two subsequent weeks. But you will have plenty of time to read them both in the next 3 to 4 weeks.

We had a meeting at the park last week and it was great to be back to the great outdoors. And there is always plenty of room! Don't forget a chair or blanket and your drink (adult ok) of choice.

First up is "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. The story about an unlikely friendship between Tova, a widow who works at an aquarium, and Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus, as they uncover secrets about Tova's past, including her son's disappearance. I hope you enjoy this one recommended by Jenner.

2025 Book List (In this order)
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt – Jenner | 368 | Fiction
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman – Corey | 400 | Mystery |**
What You Are Looking For Is In the Library by Michiko Aoyama – Kristin
The Women by Kristin Hannah – Michael | 480 | Historical Fiction
Bee Keeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King – Pam G. | 368 | Mystery
Three Tigers, One Mountain by Michael Booth – Barrett | 337 | NonFiction
Brilliance by Marcus Sakey – Blaise | 451 | Thriller
Your Republic is Calling You by Young-ha Kim – Chris E. | 339 | Thriller
Priest Daddy: Memoir by Patricia Lockwood – Caryn |352| NonFiction | **
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – Steve | 516 | Magical Realism

KU - Kindle Unlimited
** - Book Club Party Gift

As promised, here is the second book for April. Scurry through "Remarkably Bright Creatures" and jump to this one ASAP. A few reminders for the park meetings, don't forget a chair or blanket and your drink (adult ok) of choice. Also, the park has no capacity limit, so if the first meeting fills up, jump into that one. We just make a bigger circle!

Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club was a huge club hit. I'd expect We Solve Murders to be just as good. A retired police office teams up with his highly trained military step daughter to solve a murder mystery. This was holiday party traded book, and I lost track of who suggested it. But thanks whoever brought this book to the exchange!

2025 Book List (In this order)
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt – Jenner | 368 | Fiction
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman – Corey | 400 | Mystery |**
What You Are Looking For Is In the Library by Michiko Aoyama – Kristin
The Women by Kristin Hannah – Michael | 480 | Historical Fiction
Bee Keeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King – Pam G. | 368 | Mystery
Three Tigers, One Mountain by Michael Booth – Barrett | 337 | NonFiction
Brilliance by Marcus Sakey – Blaise | 451 | Thriller
Your Republic is Calling You by Young-ha Kim – Chris E. | 339 | Thriller
Priest Daddy: Memoir by Patricia Lockwood – Caryn |352| NonFiction | **
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – Steve | 516 | Magical Realism

KU - Kindle Unlimited
** - Book Club Party Gift

As promised, here is the second book for April. Scurry through "Remarkably Bright Creatures" and jump to this one ASAP. A few reminders for the park meetings, don't forget a chair or blanket and your drink (adult ok) of choice. Also, the park has no capacity limit, so if the first meeting fills up, jump into that one. We just make a bigger circle!

Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club was a huge club hit. I'd expect We Solve Murders to be just as good. A retired police office teams up with his highly trained military step daughter to solve a murder mystery. This was holiday party traded book, and I lost track of who suggested it. But thanks whoever brought this book to the exchange!

2025 Book List (In this order)
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt – Jenner | 368 | Fiction
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman – Corey | 400 | Mystery |**
What You Are Looking For Is In the Library by Michiko Aoyama – Kristin
The Women by Kristin Hannah – Michael | 480 | Historical Fiction
Bee Keeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King – Pam G. | 368 | Mystery
Three Tigers, One Mountain by Michael Booth – Barrett | 337 | NonFiction
Brilliance by Marcus Sakey – Blaise | 451 | Thriller
Your Republic is Calling You by Young-ha Kim – Chris E. | 339 | Thriller
Priest Daddy: Memoir by Patricia Lockwood – Caryn |352| NonFiction | **
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – Steve | 516 | Magical Realism

KU - Kindle Unlimited
** - Book Club Party Gift

Sorry for the crazy April everyone. Getting back to the normal pace in May, with a book every two weeks.

Last reminder for the great park meetings, you need to bring a chair or blanket and your drink (adult ok) of choice. Otherwise you will be sitting on the grass and thirsty. :-)

The first book in May has been recommended by a founding member, and I believe a legally recognized librarian or sorts. So it makes perfect sense that her choice would be a book about books. And we all love books! A "refreshing and hopeful look at the power of books and the durability of dreams." Five people in Tokyo find themselves struggling with their lives. They each enter the Hatori Community House, where they meet the librarian Sayuri Komachi, who can sense what they need in life and give them the book they need to overcome their problems.

2025 Book List (In this order)
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman – Corey | 400 | Mystery |**
What You Are Looking For Is In the Library by Michiko Aoyama – Kristin
The Women by Kristin Hannah – Michael | 480 | Historical Fiction
Bee Keeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King – Pam G. | 368 | Mystery
Three Tigers, One Mountain by Michael Booth – Barrett | 337 | NonFiction
Brilliance by Marcus Sakey – Blaise | 451 | Thriller
Your Republic is Calling You by Young-ha Kim – Chris E. | 339 | Thriller
Priest Daddy: Memoir by Patricia Lockwood – Caryn |352| NonFiction | **
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – Steve | 516 | Magical Realism

KU - Kindle Unlimited
** - Book Club Party Gift