Re: Chicago Hairpin Book Club - April 29!

[Kate]

Yay book club with ladies! I am in, see you gals there!

kate

On Apr 10, 1:12 pm, monicalmerc...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi all -
>
> Your friendly neighborhood Chicago Hairpin Book Clubbers will be meeting
> once again on Sunday, April 29 at Eva's Cafe. As always, all are welcome!
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> *when: *4/29 at 4pm
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> *where:* Eva's Cafe, 1447 N *Sedgwick* (between Schiller St & Blackhawk St)
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> *reading:* bell hooks, *ain't i a woman: black women and feminism *
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> FYI, there are apparently lots of the book available at Chicago Public
> Library branches. happy reading! --M

[Emily Berkman]

I only read about this meet up now, so I don't think I have time to
read it by Sunday.... but I'd love to get involved!
When do you think the next one will be?

[Claire Glass]

I'm so excited about this book club. How often do you meet? Is it
always at Eva's? Thanks!

[Claire Glass]

Also, I'm the literary editor of Gapers Block and I'd love to write
about the book club if you'll tell me a bit more about it. Thanks!

[Alixana]

Hi everyone,

We have set our June date: the 17th at 4 PM and book: The Second
Shift. We'll continue to meet at Eva's. Note that there is a newly-
released edition of the Second Shift available on Kindle, as well as
the older version. I don't think it matters greatly if we all read
the same edition.

Claire, I'd be happy to tell you more, but I'm not sure we're exciting
enough to merit writing about!

[monical...@gmail.com]

Alas, I'll be at a conference that weekend!  Have fun (I'll be back in the summer if we plan to carry on) - M

ps - did everyone see the Jezebel post on book clubs? We're so not rowdy :)

jezebel.com/5912354/15-thought+provoking-discussion-questions-every-book-club-should-ask-themselves

[josiahg]

We certainly have "high mined discussions"! I am imagining a
minefield. BLAM!

[Diana]

Hey y'all! I'm moving from Virginia to Chicago July 1 and can't wait to join the 'Pinners Book Club :) See you at the next meeting!

Diana

[Jess]

Hey everyone! I know this is last minute, but I won't be able to make
it to the bookclub this month. Have fun, and see ya in July!

On May 24, 5:22 pm, josiahg <josiahagr...@gmail.com> wrote:
> We certainly have "high mined discussions"!  I am imagining a
> minefield. BLAM!
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> On May 24, 1:51 pm, monicalmerc...@gmail.com wrote:
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> > Alas, I'll be at aconferencethat weekend!  Have fun (I'll be back in the

[Alixana]

July details: July 29th, 4 PM, Eva's again.  The selection is Judith Butler: Gender Trouble.  See y'all there!

[Monica]

Executive decision at last night's pinup to cancel the July book club that was supposed to be tomorrow and pick a new book while we're chillin' at Josiah's BBQ next Sunday, August 5. More news (new thread?) soon! --M

[kbetha...@gmail.com]

Hey Chicago Hairpinners. Are you guys still meeting? Can I hang out, too? I just moved to Chicago and I wanna get in on this!

Bethany

[kmbi...@gmail.com]

I would love to get in on this too! I live in Northwest Indiana but work in Chicago... I've always wanted to join a book club!

-Katrina

[Katrina B.]

Another Hairpinner, Erica, sent me an email saying that she wanted to get in on it too and wondered if we should just pick  a place. Anyone have suggestions? South Loop area would be best for me, but I can be open.

And book suggestions? It looks like before they focused on feminist literature... Do we want to continue that trend? Honestly, I think I'd be happier going with a Chicago-themed (Chicago authors) or maybe even a no-themed book club. Just each month, a pre-determined member picks a book they want to read and then we read it and discuss. I'd rather be exposed to new genres and ideas... But it's up to you ladies :) That being said, I wouldn't mind "Bad Mother" by Ayelet Waldman or "Bonk" by Mary Roach. 

Finally, the weekends of December 1 and 8 work the best for me. And feel free to add me on Goodreads: goodreads.com/kmbieker

[Bethany Kell]

I can do South Loop, too. I was really into the Judith Butler someone recommended earlier, but I'd be down to read Bonk, too.

If only three of us are interested, I'd still consider that a quorum!

On 8 November 2012 10:56, Rex <rachel.ma...@gmail.com> wrote:

I'm also new here & also interested! South Loop is fine me, as is the north side (Lincoln Square area).

[Rex]

For sure!

Book selection: I like the idea of Judith Butler, if only because I somehow managed to get a Women's Studies degree without ever reading her. But I am also open to Chicago authors or nonfiction like Bonk/Bad Mother.

[Alyssa Hagen]

Hey all,
I am totally down for the book club! I think it would be fun to read some local authors (Unabridged Books has a lot of good recommendations, I'll take a look there)...but the idea of slogging through Judith Butler gives me a headache (just my opinion, I can always sit the next meeting out though)

North side and South Loop are equally easy for me (yay red line)

[Rex]

That's fine with me! No need to go into it with anything too heavy. I would love to hear some local recommendations if you come up with any. 

[Katrina B.]

I did some very, very basic research and found this list from the Chicago Tribune from 2011. It seems pretty hit or miss (one book's entire summary is "It's always a bad idea to poison your best friend" [I apologize if any of you are or are friends with Laura Caldwell]). County, which is also on the Chicago Public Library's list of recommended books on Chicago history looks really good and was also featured on NPR's Fresh Air once if that matters to anyone else. Do we want to do December 8/9? I don't want to get too close to the holidays, so if that's too soon or doesn't work, we might want to hold off until January for the first meeting. Or if you guys want to meet the 15th or 16th that's fine but I already know I'd have to sit that weekend out. 

[Rex]

I think County sounds interesting! Anyone else?

And December 8th or 9th works for me. 

[Bethany Kell]

Yes, I'm really into County. I'm in! I could do either December 8 or 9, but I prefer to do the 9th -- my Saturdays are usually more likely to be tied up.

Bethany

[Alyssa Hagen]

Ooh sounds good and there's tons of copies at the library! December 9 is perfect.

[Rex]

Sounds great! Do we want to decide on a meeting place now?

[Katrina B.]

Harold Washington Library has study rooms available for rent but I can't find information on how to actually reserve them or if they charge for it. But I figure it'd be easy for everyone to get to so maybe it's a good option? Or we can do the traditional coffeehouse route. 

[Bethany Kell]

I prefer caffeine-rich environments, so I vote coffeehouse. 

[Monica]

oh hey, I'm totally into this! it's time for some fun reads :)

if we're thinking Sunday coffeehouse (that also serves afternoon cocktails!) off the red line, there's Little Branch in the South Loop, at Roosevelt and Indiana, my secret favorite place, open 'til 7. --M

[Bethany Kell]

Okay, sounds good!

What time works for everyone? 10am? Or something later, around 5?

[Hannah]

Ooh, I want to get in on this (later in the day)!

[Monica L. Mercado]

Yes, can we do later in the day? 5-7pm Sunday the 9th? --M

[Rex]

That sounds good to me! And Little Branch sounds good too. 

[Bethany Kell]

I'll be there!

[Alyssa Hagen]

5pm on Sunday the 9th! See you there!

[Alyssa Hagen]

guys, I just remembered (was reminded) I have a gig that day at the Old Town School of Folk Music's holiday bazaar... it's 3:30 to 6 so there's no way I'll make it by 7 :-(

[Alyssa Hagen]

[Rex]

Sad news for me, y'all: I put the book on hold at the library weeks ago but it hasn't come in yet. (Perhaps all you bookish 'Pinners cleared them out?) Is anyone done with it and willing to let me borrow your copy? Orrrr is it okay if I come on Sunday even if I haven't read it?

[Katrina B.]

Actually, a combination of a ton of personal things coming up and traveling for 9 days over Thanksgiving and working a million billion hours at work has meant that I haven't had time to go get a library card to get the book (I knooooow), let alone read it. Should we postpone until January? Should we just have a coffee date on Sunday where we talk about other books we like?

[Alyssa Hagen]

Works for me! How about we plan for the same location on a Sunday mid month?

[Bethany Kell]

Sure -- Sunday, 1/13?

[anneryan...@gmail.com]

Oh, my gosh, that article today inspired me to come check this out and can I come? Same place same book? County @ Little Branch cafe?

[jld...@gmail.com]

Moved to Chicago a few months ago and still haven't managed to find a good book club. Ironically, have also been trying to take advantage of local authors! 

Same time? 

[ariella....@gmail.com]

I want to come! Can someone let me know what the book is? I am having trouble finding it in the thread. Sorry :C

[Bethany Kell]

Yes, you should come! The book is this one -- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11265358-county

Sunday, 1/13, 5pm, at Little Branch (1251 S. Prairie Ave.)

[Bethany Kell]

Party people: 

Do we have a critical mass that can confirm we're going to meet this Sunday, 1/13 at 5pm at Little Branch?

I'm down and looking forward to meeting you guys!

Bethany 

[bridget]

I'm coming & bringing at least +1 perhaps 2! Looking forward to it!

[Alyssa Hagen]

I'll be there! (halfway through the book now)

On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 10:14:15 AM UTC-6, Bethany Kell wrote:

[Monica]

oh shoot, I forgot to put this in my book. hoping to join next time if there's continued interest :)

[Alyssa Hagen]

Hey guys! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Maybe we could all bring a suggestion for a book to read next so we can decide on something then?

[Bethany Kell]

Sounds good! I'm on my way over now.
Bethany

Sent via Android

[J. Groff]

I'm thinking of calling for another Chicago meet-up, per http://thehairpin.com/2013/01/friday-open-thread-51#comment-453493, but I don't want to conflict with anything you guys planned on Sunday (sorry I couldn't make it!).  Did you plan anything, or should I go ahead and plan for something?  Maybe bowling, maybe at Timber Lanes? 

FYI, I am terrible at bowling, but I don't let that get in the way of enjoying it.

[midori....@gmail.com]

That was me requesting a meetup, and I cosign any non-book group thing (plus a book group meetup too, I just didn't check until it was too late for me to read the book). I can't bowl for shit, but I am more than willing to laugh at myself and my gutter balls.

- Amanda (aka Theda Baranowski)

[elizabeth balderas]

Hey this sounds really cool and I'm really interested in joining the book club.  Have you guys decided on a book and the next meeting date?

Can't wait!

On Friday, April 13, 2012 4:31:16 PM UTC-5, Kate wrote:

Yay book club with ladies! I am in, see you gals there!

kate

[Alyssa Hagen]

We didn't pick a book but everyone had some ideas - since there were only four of us we wanted to wait and get some other opinions. But everyone seemed to like the idea of nonfiction...

We did talk about getting together next month, maybe mid-February. Maybe a different location? North or NW side?

Bowling sounds fun too! I haven't been in years (oh god it was a blind date even)!

[elizabeth balderas]

Non-fict sounds great! I will look out for a book choice and meet up dates thanks!

[Amanda]

How does February 24th work for folks? The suggestions I remember from Sunday were:

 

The Dance of Life: The Other Dimension of Time

Something by Mary McCarthy

Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity

 

I know there were more and I'm sure people who weren't there have suggestions. Care to add them?

[Monica]

Feb 24th sounds good now! I've always wanted to read McCarthy's "The Group," but am up for anything. Also, bowling. --M

[elizabeth balderas]

Feb. 24th works for me and the Group by MM sounds wonderful!

[J. Groff]

Heather K and I are having lunch in Chinatown on Friday, including to plan bowling.  Details to follow, I suppose!

If you want to join for lunch, email rockatrollkendoll AT gmail!

[Bethany Kell]

I already read The Group (it's great!) but if you guys wanna do MM, I've been wanting to read The Company She Keeps...

[Alyssa Hagen]

The Company She Keeps looks good!

[Alyssa Hagen]

Problem is, though, there are only two copies in the entire Chicago Public Library system...

[jabla...@gmail.com]

Hi Ladies,

So I'm a regular Hairpin reader, new to Chicago, and have always wanted to be in a book club.  So, how does this work?  Isanyone welcome?  Do you all know each other and will I feel like a big weirdo if I attend?  Any info would be great.

Happy reading,

Julie

[Rachel Lane]

Julie: This month was the first time the book club met in our newest incarnation, and I don't think any of us knew each other. Come, come! You won't seem like a weirdo at all. 

All: Are we agreed on The Company She Keeps? I don't mind buying it if I can find a cheap copy. 

<3 Rex/Rachel

[Monica L. Mercado]

I'm in for The Company She Keeps if everyone else is! Happy reading - M

[elizabeth balderas]

I'm in for the Company She Keeps. See you all on 2/24

[jabla...@gmail.com]

Wonderful.  Thanks for the reply, Rex.  Count me in too!

[midori....@gmail.com]

I'll be there too!

[amar...@gmail.com]

Hello! I would like to get in on this!

[not.muc...@gmail.com]

I'd like to go too! My first Pin-up!

[Bethany Kell]

I made a goodreads group for our club --http://www.goodreads.com/group/invite/93075-chicago-hairpin-book-club?invite_key=a7b3aea5e21bb8a744c4c5f4eb879014e6f0bf0b&utm_medium=email&utm_source=copypastegroup

We met in the South Loop last time. Any suggestions for cafes for Feb? I really like Wormhole here in Wicker Park, but if someone has a suggestion for a place that's more centrally located that might be better.

[Julie Blaisdell]

I live in Wicker Park so have no objections to a cafe there, but am
new to the city and happy to explore anywhere!

[elizabeth balderas]

I'm in Logan Square but I would be open to Wicker or wherever else 

[midori....@gmail.com]

I'm in Logan Square, but Wicker Park is easy to get to for me, so that sounds good to me.

[Alyssa Hagen]

I'm willing to do logan square or wicker (coming from Lakeview). But do we want bar or coffee shop?

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[elizabeth balderas]

Hey Everyone any ideas on a time or location for the meet up next Sunday?  Thanks

[Bethany Kell]

In my neighborhood, I like Wormhole (on Milwaukee, the Damen stop on the blue line). If we want a bar, there's Emporium (the arcade bar), also off Milwaukee. But if there's a more central location that's easier for everyone that's fine too!

Last time we met from 5-7. Does that still work for people?

Bethany

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[elizabeth balderas]

5-7 works great for me and all those locations would work

[Alyssa Hagen]

I can't make it - book didn't come from the library in time. Next month, though!

[jabla...@gmail.com]

I'm bummed, but I won't be able to make it either.  I procrastinated and didn't order the book online soon enough and I can't find a copy of the darn thing in any libraries or bookstores near me.  Book club still excites me though, so yes, next month. (If anyone has any suggestions of where to locally find it though, I'll take 'em.  If I can get my hands on a copy by Friday, I will gladly be there.)

[Monica L. Mercado]

I'm having the same problem with my library, arg, procrastination!

[Bethany Kell]

It's available on Amazon Prime! http://www.amazon.com/The-Company-Keeps-Mary-McCarthy/dp/0156027860

Should we postpone? Do we have enough people who have read the book? I read it, anyone else?

[Monica L. Mercado]

My only concern is I forgot I have to motor to an Oscar party in the early evening, so 5-7 is rough for me. I really want to read this book, so am opening to postponing or shifting the time a little earlier. But I hate to be fussy!

Monica

[elizabeth balderas]

I've read it

On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 11:16 AM, Bethany Kell <kbetha...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Rex]

I've read it. I'd be willing to lend someone(s) my copy if you want. But it sounds like it might be better for a lot of people if we rescheduled?

[Andrea]

Unfortunately I did not have time to read it either. Rescheduling would work for me. If not, I will definitely commit to being at next month's meeting.

[jabla...@gmail.com]

I'll order the book today if you all decide to postpone it a week or so, but I can certainly just join in on the next book as well.  I'm fine with whatever.  

[Bethany Kell]

Okay, I hear a lot of people for postponing and nobody who can't postpone, so let's just go ahead and postpone it a week. 

New date: Sunday, March 3, from 5-7 at Wormhole on Milwaukee.  

If that's doesn't work for someone, feel free to suggest an alternative!

Bethany

[Elizabeth Balderas]

I can't do 5-7 I have a previous engagement at 4 is it possible to make it earlier?

Sent from my iPhone

[Monica L. Mercado]

Thanks, Bethany! I'm free al day on the 3rd.

Monica

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[Bethany Kell]

Ok, would 1-3 work for people? Then ya'll still have time to get your brunch on that morning :)

[Andrea]

Works for me! :)

[Monica L. Mercado]

And me! Just found the book this morning so I have no excuses now. See
you on the 3rd -M

[Elizabeth Balderas]

Works for me!

Sent from my iPhone

[Bethany Kell]

Just a reminder that we're meeting today at 1pm at Wormhole. See you there!

[Hannah]

(so...when's the next one? i always mean to come to these and don't work it out in time but i want to!!)

[elizabeth balderas]

Well Bethany and I were chatting about that and we were thinking that it might be nice if we did the next book club at one of our houses, what do you guys think of that? We could even do a pot luck type of thing if we wanted.

On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 11:34 AM, Hannah <hannah....@gmail.com> wrote:

(so...when's the next one? i always mean to come to these and don't work it out in time but i want to!!)

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