Sometimes a book’s message is so important, it’s worth re-visiting ten years after you read it the first time. I felt “Baking Cakes in Kigali”—a novel written by Gaile Parkin—fit into that category for me, so I featured it in my January book club this year.
Read MoreW3 Book Club members create unique celebrations around each and every book they read. This includes food, table decor, cocktails, wine and appropriate attire; all of which are a by-product of the storylines’ in the book. This month’s inspiration comes from, “Into the Water” by Paula Hawkins.
Read MoreWinter gets long in Minnesota (meaning it lasts well into spring sometimes), but nothing gets W3 Book Club members’ blood boiling like an intriguing spy novel! And what could be more exciting than an espionage story based on a real-life, female spy network, aptly called “The Alice Network.”
Read MoreTeri E. Popp, Laura Chin and their W3 Book Club re-enacted the clothes, food and style of the book “Whiskey in a Teacup.” The Academy Award–winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon invites you into her world, of southern style, parties, and traditions she loves with contemporary flair and charm.
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