Stolen books

There's been a lot written about books burned and art stolen by the Nazis during WWII.  But many books were stolen, and not burned.  Follow the trail.   http://www.cetusnews.com/life/On-the-Trail-of-Books-Stolen-by-the-Nazis.ByQzSmukvW.html

Rest In Peace Jane Austin

Is that possible for Jane Austin who continues to be copied and written about 200 years after her death?   Here's a list of some of the books based on her novels.  Have you read any of these or others?  What did you think?  
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/books/jane-austen-inspired-books-movies-more-1.11709830

Little Free Library

Mary mentioned that the Little Free Library by her place needs books.  She said it had a copy of the US Constitution, but not much else!  If you have anything you could donate, bring it to the pool party at Jean's  or next bookclub at Bette's.  Thanks!

Wisconsin authors and books

There's another book with a similar name, Driftless, by aWisconsin author (or at least midwestern author),  David Rhodes, which is set (guess where?) in the driftless area of Wisconson.  Chapter a day  on WPR read a follow up to Driftless, Jewelweed, in March/April.  Here's a link  https://www.wpr.org/programs/archives/chapter-a-day/2017-04

Michael  Perry, Population 485, has a new book coming up this month, Danger Man Working.  He's  got a lot of other stuff going on.  Here's a link to his Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow/
Sneezing cow??  He has a sense of humor for sure!

Any updates of other local authors or books set in Wisconsin?

Something for the Guys

Peter Bruce and Susie Dunn have both recommended a book by Milwaukee author NIcholas Petrie titled The Drifter.  Rick has started and is enjoying it too.  The action takes place in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. 
Here's a link to Nick's website:  http://www.nickpetrie.com/about/
And one to the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Drifter-Peter-Ash-Novel/dp/0425283259/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1501899015&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=the+drifter+nicholas+petrie

Coming up

Pool Party at Jean's on Tuesday August 29", 6 p.m.. The book is Johnny Carson by Henry Bushkin

Bette's on Thursday, Sept. 7, 1 pm.  The book is Rules of Civility by Amor Towles.  Are there rules that would still be useful today?

More Boys in the Boat

if  you haven't seen the PBS show The Boys of '36 based on Boys in the Boat you can stream it at American Experience.  The visuals are really good!