Book lovErS' corner
Around ThE villagES
Book Review: 'The all-girl
filling sTaTion's lasT reunion'
About the book
New York Times best-selling author
Fannie Flagg tells the story of two
young sisters who take over their
father's filling station while the men
are at war. In this 368-page comicmystery novel, the girls transform
the filling station and re-imagine
their futures.
reAder reviews
Patricia Prutz enjoyed the lighthearted comedy and nostalgic
childhood memories the book
evoked. "The book took place
when we were young women, and
it takes us back to that time," said
the Bookies Book
Club co-leader.
"There was
humor in it, too.
It was funny."
Maryann Goniea said women in the
club connected with the sentiment of
self-discovery in the book and enjoyed
reflecting on American culture during
World War II. "I liked it because it
brought back memories of
the music, patriotism
and culture at
the time,"said
the member of
Bookies Book Club.
club spotlight:
bookies book club
This club is open to all Villages
residents. The group discusses
books from a variety of genres,
shows movies and hosts guest
speakers. Started in 2006, the group
has grown to full capacity at 30
members. Meetings are held at 6:30
p.m. the third Thursday of every
month at Bacall Recreation Center.
For information, contact club coleader Patricia Prutz at 391-1157.
Reading this Month
"700 SundayS" by Billy Crystal
Reading Next Month
"a Piano in EvEry room"
by Rosamond van der Linde
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SEPTEMBER 2016
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Villages - September 2016