Page 8 May 2012 Paper offers invitation to second Book Club meeting By Amanda Goossen On the cusp of summer, publishers begin releasing their most enjoyable works of both fi ction and non fi ction to begin stuf fi ng your beach bag and suitcases. As we begin to see these books hit bookstands, I hope you will enjoy a few of our latest choices. The second Arcadia News Book Club meeting will be 8 p.m. May 24. Once again we will meet at the Black Cat Coffee House, 4730 E. Indian School Road, for an evening of book discussion, coffee and tea. Anyone 16 and older is welcome to come. A series of fun book and gift-card giveaways also will be included in the night. If you have any questions about the book club event, or would like to let us know you’re coming, email Amanda at Amanda@arcadianews.com. We hope to see you there. May Book Club Selection THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT By Joseph Monninger Critically acclaimed writer Joseph Monninger has once again built a world of stunning beauty, both in the characters he develops and the landscapes he so meticulously constructs as their backdrop. Ed and Allard are brothers with a dream of an adventurous future. With hopes to one day travel the world as wild life photographers, they begin planning their future as children with a giant map. Their sudden encounter with a neighbor girl, Sarah, builds a strong and steady friendship that only further cements their dreams. This passionate and honest account of love, trust and friendship allows readers into the life of three children who go after what they really want and experience all the wonderful, frustrating and s o m e t i m e s heart breaking obstacles life can throw in the way. You will fi nd yourself rooting for Sarah, Allard and Ed as they grow, discover life and fi nd the love that can keep us together or sometimes tear us apart. Adult fi ction: THESE GIRLS By Sarah Pekkanen Sarah Pekkanen has quickly become a favorite author in women’s fi ction. Realistic and relatable relationships are her specialty and in her most recent novel she tackles the ever-special bond between girlfriends. Although work acquaintances, Cate and Renee decide to rent a New York apartment together, their friendship has stalled at simply roommates. The addition, however, of Abby, the mysterious and troubled sister of of fi ce playboy and Renee’s longtime crush, changes their life forever. As they begin to bond, each of the women discover they are not alone in their own troubles and experiences, suddenly having a place to share, connect and grow. Best friends around the world rejoice. Pekkanen perfectly presents a heart- warming story of the problems women face and the friends who save them again and again. Adult non fi ction HONKY TONK GIRL: MY LIFE IN LYRICS By Loretta Lynn In Honky Tonk Girl , country music queen Loretta Lynn gives fans all over the world a beautiful book of her most beloved lyrics, with the stories and pictures behind them. With handwritten notes, pictures from both past and present and her incredible insights, this book is not just a collectable, it is a peek into the life and mind of one of the greatest writers music has ever known. Children’s books: NO JUMPING ON THE BED By Tedd Arnold (25 th Anniversary Edition) Walter likes to jump on his bed. His dad, however, doesn’t think it’s such a great idea shouting, “If I told you once, I told you a million times. No jumping on the bed! One day it’s going to crash right through the fl oor. Now lie down and go to sleep.” What happens next is a hilarious serious of events, with Walter falling through every fl oor of his apartment building, landing in large bowls of spaghetti, boxes of sticky stamps and towers of b l o c k s . C h i l d r e n will laugh out loud at the silly ride Walter must take to learn a very v a l u a b l e lesson. V i v i d illustrations only bring more giggles, as this crazy ride is brought to life with perfection. NASTY BUGS Poems Selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins, Illustrated by Will Terry Little bug hunters who love to scour the yard with tiny nets and buckets of dirt, will love Nasty Bugs , a collection of poems relating to the tiny pesky creatures constantly lurking around. Children will learn about the “Barbed and Dangerous” bumble bee, “Colorado Potato Bug,” “Boll Weevil” and many more as they fl ip through this educational, rhythmic array of fun. Pick up a copy for your little “bug” today. © 2011 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. 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