John Woods…A Microsoft Man I enjoy author and philanthropist extraordinaire, John Wood’s casual story-telling voice. Clearly a brilliant man, he writes well, though the strength of the book (at least thus far) is the true story itself; the material that arise from his experiences, rather than...
Leaving Microsoft to Save the World...
We at the LOL are just about ready to embark upon our next book! Meanwhile, don't you love Kathy's sticky notes, complete with each member's name and the date of their meeting? Too cute. Stay tuned for the announcement of our August read, coming at...
Another LOL Meeting, another night of merriment and moments I'll treasure. I just adore these women who are so much more than a group of gals I share a love of reading with: they are friends. Without fail, each time we get together, unexpected topics...
I enjoy the goodreads site (www.goodreads.com/book/show/13227454-the-unlikely-pilgrimage-of-harold-fry). It's a great spot to hit if you want to read an array of reviews. In fact, I realize I should be contributing to said site! Why not post an LOL take on the novels we've read? I'll add...
In the beginning of Harold's walk, there is hope. Embarking upon any new journey, there is trepidation, fatigue, uncertainty, but there is also excitement and aspiration. Harold can scarcely believe it himself: the quiet man who barely says boo is setting out to cross the...
I chose this book. It’s my turn to host and while I have a list of titles, suggestions contributed by friends, I have this thing about just browsing and grabbing a book that grabs me. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry did just that. Of...
At our last LOL meeting, Ruth served up some sumptuous fare. A bit of a master in the kitchen, this Lady of Literature dished up savory stuffed mushrooms & coconut-encrusted shrimp that were as sizzling as the red hot book she selected. Thanks, Ruth, for...
And here we have three lovely Ladies on Literature: Gail, Vikki, & Laurie @ our recent wrap-up of Gone Girl. Gone Girl...
Every time I go to blog about the LOL's latest read, run-away hit, Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn, I swear I see something new online. The book is on fire and the flames growing hotter with all the movie hype. It's well known that the...