Book Club

Mrs. Myrtle Standich, along with Mrs. Lisa Ferden, Mr. Charles Sumner, and Mrs. Martha Gaylord attended the monthly meeting and discussion group of The Kalesburg Book Of The Month Club, organized and operated by Mrs. Henrietta Popovish. This particular meeting took place at the Kalesburg Public Library. Also in attendance were Mr. Glenn Drabek, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Tate, and Mrs. Valerie Windell.

The book for this month was The Da Vinci Code by Mr. Daniel Brown, a book of recent renown. Mrs. Henrietta Popovich opened the conversation by saying that Mr. Daniel Brown's book had recently been made into a motion picture starring Mr. Thomas Hanks. Mr. Glenn Drabek added that he had seen the movie while it was in the movie theatres last year and that it was well performed but, "not long enough to sustain all the elements and ideas presented in the book." However, once conversation was steered back towards the book, Mr. Glenn Drabek admitted that he thought Mr. Daniel Brown's novel was too long and dilluted to hold his interest to begin with.

Mrs. Henrietta Popovich asked opinions of the others present. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Tate confessed that they had not read the book, citing blasphemy and busy schedules as their reasons. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Tate left soon after citing this complaint, stating that they only came to express their opinions and for the free coffee and scones.

Mrs. Valerie Windell commented that the novel grabbed her interest. But, that she found it troublesome to believe. Her biggest complaint was in regard to the many different nationalities of the characters throughout the book. Said Mrs. Mrs. Valerie Windell, "Even though they were all from different countries, they all spoke fluent English." Mr. Charles Sumner reasoned that Mr. Daniel Brown probably wrote in this manner so that Americans could read it. Mrs. Valerie Windell nodded. Added Mr. Charles Sumner, "In France, it's probably written all in French." Mrs. Martha Gaylord said that she certainly agreed with this but had also heard that many people in other countries who spoke other languages also spoke English. She had seen this on a recent Dateline program on the National Broadcasting Company. A general nodding of heads in interest could be observed around the circle. Said Mrs. Myrtle Standich at the end of the night, "Although I am not sure what I thought of The Da Vinci Code, I certainly was enlightened this evening." All in attendance agreed and Mrs. Henrietta Popovich adjourned the meeting.
For those wishing to attend the topic for next month is The Tin Drum by Mr. Gunter Grass. The discussion will begin promptly at 5 pm at the Kalesburg Public Library.