The Literary League Of Extraordinary Women (LLOEW), was founded Jan.1, 2006 by 6 "Jersey Girls", some native some imported. After a little toooooo much bubbly at a New Year's Eve party we all learned we had one more thing in common - - other than homes, kids, and jobs -- we all loved to read. Some down right voraciously!
Meetings: Every 6 weeks
Locations: Rotation at members New Jersey homes.
Maximum Membership: 12 LIVE; Unlimited Virtual
Membership Requirements: Must read and be able to fog a mirror.
Optional Requirements: Post-it notes and a sense of humor.
"We were put on earth to read a certain number of books.
Right now, we are so far behind, we will never die."
SO MANY BOOKS, SO LITTLE TIME...
Book Shelf
Lectures & Author Book Signings
- 5/26/2009 Lisa See -- Shanghai Girls
- 4/09 Gerald Kolpan -- Etta
- 2008 Alison Weir -- Lady Elizabeth, Innocent Traitor, Six Wives of Henry VIII
- 2008 Lisa Zeidner -- Layover
- 2008 Paula Marantz Cohen -- Jane Austen in Boca, Jane Austen in Scarsdale
Followers
About Us
- Meetings: every 2 months -- September, November, January, March, May, July -- at members’ homes; less than 5 attending meeting, date is rescheduled
- Reading year: September through June
- Books: Member selected books; any genre; 1 per reading year; less than $15 and available used or at the library
- Miscellaneous: BYOB & munchies
- 7:30 -- 8:00 Arrival and gabbing
- 8:00 -- 8:15 Club "business"
- 8:15 -- ??? Book discussion
Most Memorable Meetings
May 19, 2006 The inadvertant HEADS UP Meeting
The Other Boleyn Girl discussed on the 470th anniversary of Anne Boleyns' beheading.
The Other Boleyn Girl discussed on the 470th anniversary of Anne Boleyns' beheading.
September 29, 2006 The VAMPIRE WORE PRADA Meeting The Historian discussed at Karen's surrounded by candle light, dark castle and bat motif while drinking imported Transylvanian wines.
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