Great Book!

OK, I know this isn't on our list of the first six months, but I just read it and loved it. Check it out.

http://www.amazon.com/PopCo-Scarlett-Thomas/dp/015603137X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-7661045-5205507?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180447562&sr=8-1

One of the books listed in the additional reading is by Ahrundhati Roy.

Sort of bad news

Well all, I have a bit of bad news. I was at the library last night getting a few books. Yeah, I know. I can't resist. Anyway, I have checked out the copy that the Public Library has of "Little Lady Agency". I got it to show it off at our first meeting. Well, our newest member, Andrea, came in to get a library card and to try and find that book. I was talking to the librarian about getting a copy for her on Inter Library Loan. Turns out that if the public library owns the book, they can't get it on loan from another library. So, I checked out "Possession" and will try to read it on my trip to Texas next week. Then, I went online and ordered copies of all six books from Amazon. I got them all used and spent no more than $25 including shipping. Seems pretty affordable. The other option is to read early and make notes. Just wanted to let everyone else know.

Recipe

For all of those in attendance last night (and for those who weren't, but are interested), here's the recipe for the dip I served.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Two-Layer-Greek-Dip/Detail.aspx

Two Layer Greek Dip
SUBMITTED BY: REDNEKKCHIKK"This two layer dip is perfect for almost any occasion! Easy to prepare, easy to customize, and absolutely delicious with either pita bread or tortilla chips. The creamy mixture should be allowed to sit for a few hours minimum to let the flavors blend, overnight is ideal."

Original recipe yield:10 servings
PREP TIME
20 Min
READY IN
3 Hrs 20 Min
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INGREDIENTS
2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, drained and crumbled
3 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
1 English cucumber, peeled and diced
5 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
black pepper to taste
pita bread rounds, cut into triangles
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, stir together the yogurt, softened cream cheese, feta cheese, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste; mix until smooth.
Spread mixture into a shallow serving or baking dish. Cover, and refrigerate for 3 hours, or overnight.
To serve, scatter cucumber, tomatoes, green onion, and sliced olives on top, and season with pepper as desired. Spoon onto pita wedges.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 270
Total Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 48mg
Sodium: 720mg
Total Carbs: 23.9g
Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
Protein: 10.5g
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WELCOME ALL!

Hello all. Welcome to the Brookings Book Group (hey, I had to call it something for the time being!). Here's the pertinent info.

June 21st
The Little Lady Agency
by Hester Browne

July 19th
Posession
by A.S. Byatt

August 16th
She's Come Undone
by Wally Lamb

September 20th
The Time Traveler's Wife
by Audrey Niffenegger

October 18th
The God of Small Things
by Arundhati Roy

November 8th
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn
by Betty Smith

We meet the third Thursday of every month...except November. You know, that pesky Thanksgiving deal. I propose 7 pm as the start time and 9 as the end time, but I'm open to suggestion.

This blog can be used for book talk purposes (please note if you are including a spoiler) or just to keep in touch between meetings. I would hope that we would all become a community that would love to keep in touch. Oh my gosh, that's so cheesy. Check the email addresses you supplied for further information. Don't want to put info out there that people don't want advertised!