What book have you read that you'd like to tell us about, whether you liked it or not? At the meeting on April 20, take about three minutes to review it. An Irish theme is not required for your book selection.

Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy, both the novel and the movie. It's for discussion on May 4, then the movie will be shown using Zoom on May 25. The novel tells the tale of a group of friends in college in Dublin. All the ups and downs of university life are explored by this prolific writer. Passion, tragedy, and independence are themes woven through the story. It was originally released in 1990 and later became a hit film, also called Circle of Friends (1995). Binchy, who died in 2012, is considered one of Ireland's greatest modern writers." Other novels by her that are highly recommended are: Scarlet Feathers, The Lilac Bus, The Copper Beech, and Tara Road. Questions to think about while you read it.

The Star and the Shamrock by Jean Grainger. "Kindertransport" was an effort by the British to provide a safe haven for Jewish children just prior to WWII. The book looks at one family's experience within this program in Northern Ireland. Slated for June discussion. To be discussed on June 15