WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP

ABOUT

All women are invited to join the group in reading and discussing the books of fiction and nonfiction listed below. The Women’s Book Group meets September-May on the second Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm. The group will meet on Zoom and in the church parlor.

Our books are available in local libraries, Amazon.com, and various other retailers.

2025-2026 BOOK SELECTIONS

January 8
The Island of the Sea Women: A Novel by Lisa See
Led by Jill Gaynor

Despite their love for each other, Mi-ja and Young-sook find it impossible to ignore their differences. The Island of Sea Women takes place over many decades, beginning during a period of Japanese colonialism in the 1930s and 1940s, followed by World War II, the Korean War, through the era of cell phones and wet suits for the women divers. Throughout this time, the residents of Jeju find themselves caught between warring empires.

February 12
Three Days in May: A Novel by Anne Tyler
Led by Pat Hackler

March 12
How to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by Bishop Marianne Budde
Led by Vickey Verway

April 9
James: A Novel by Percival Everett
Led by Barbara McGonagill

May 7
The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater
Led by Carol Uzzle

PAST BOOKS

October 9
The Frozen River: A Novel by Ariel Lawhon
Led by Barbara Curtis

Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon’s novel introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.

CONTACT

For more information about the Women’s Book Group, contact Carol Uzzle.