The Highest Tide

Last week I held my June book discussion. The book was Jim Lynch's The Highest Tide. We had a great book discussion with 9 in attendance. That has to be a record for me for a non-One Book One Community event. The neat thing about my small but devoted group is that that they are not seasonal and seem to be growing. Several of my members are from Philadelphia, my favorite city, my grandmother's hometown, and my point of emigration to Florida. I'm originally from New Jersey (the nice part) and some of my members are from New Jersey. In fact, one couple is from my hometown...Small world! Recently we have been joined by our Head of Circ. who is finishing library school and wishes to experience a book discussion. Jane, like me, an R.N., has a connection to the Princeton/Philly area. Each month, invariably at some point during the book discussion we veer off course and start talking about New Jersey or Philly and where certain landmarks were when. During The Highest Tide we all contributed stories of visiting the beach, some Ft. Myers Beach before it was developed (two locals in my group), and some the Jersey Shore. I was glad I went shelling with my friend, Ann, as part of my 43 Things because it helped me appreciate the book. I had the best time this month.