Between The Covers Calendar 08-09

2008-09 Calendar: "Between the Covers with Jewish Authors"

A roundtable book discussion group in its fourth year. Sponsored by TBA Sisterhood. Open to women, men, mature teens. NEWCOMERS ALWAYS WELCOME!

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2008-09 Calendar: "Between the Covers with Jewish Authors"

Discussion leaders noted in italics below:

Thurs.,Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. "The Saturday Wife" by Naomi Ragen - Marta Braiterman

Thurs., Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. "Sistine Secrets: Michelangelo's Forbidden Messages..." by Blech and Doliner -
Marta Braiterman

Thurs. Nov 20, 7:30 p.m. - "Away" by Amy Bloom - Carol Silverman

Sat. Dec. 20, 11:00 a.m. - Jewish poetry (exact title to be announced soon) - Hileen Salas

Sat. Jan. 17, 11:00 a.m. - "People of the Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah" by Geraldine Brooks - Grace Bluestone (Author Speaking on Feb 5 at Buffalo State campus!)

Sat. Feb 21, 11:00 a.m. - "A Beggar in Jerusalem" by Elie Wiesel - Judith Bluestone

Thurs. March 19, 7:30 p.m. - "The Septembers of Shiraz" by Dalia Sofer - Janeen Greene

Thurs. May 14, 7:30 p.m. "Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish" by Abigail Pogrebin - Diane Symons

Thurs. June l8, 7:30 p.m. "Miriam's Kitchen: A Memoir" by Elizabeth Ehrlich - Carol Kleban

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UPCOMING BOOK:

"Away," a new novel by Amy Bloom, will be discussed at TBA on Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Our own Carol Silverman will conduct the friendly, roundtable discussion. Carol is an avid reader with keen insight into novel structure and writing styles.

 The storyline of "Away" is centered upon Lillian, who leaves Russia following a pogrom. Arriving in America, absolutely alone, she hears word that her daughter might still be alive.

Lillian's search takes her from the world of Yiddish Theater on New York's Lower East Side, to Seattle's Jazz District, up to Alaska and along the fabled Telegraph Trail towards Siberia.

Author Amy Bloom is noted for witty, elegant language, and storylines that explore the passions of the human heart. A National Book Award finalist and nominee for the National Book Critics Circle Award, Amy Bloom teaches creative writing at Yale University.

Between the Covers With Jewish Authors, a book series sponsored by TBA Sisterhood, is currently enjoying its fourth successful year. Open to women, men and mature teens, newcomers are always welcome!