Orange County Book Club

WHAT WE’RE READING: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

WHAT ITS ABOUT:
“All this he saw, for one moment breathless and intense, vivid on the morning sky; and still, as he looked, he lived; and still, as he lived, he wondered.”

For more than a century, The Wind in the Willows and its endearing protagonists—Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and, of course, the incorrigible Toad—have enchanted children of all ages. Whether the four friends are setting forth on an exciting adventure, engaging in a comic caper, or simply relaxing by the River Thames, their stories will surprise and captivate you.

Hailed as one of the most enduringly popular works of the twentieth century, this story is a classic of magical fancy and enchanting wit. Penned in lyrical prose, the adventures and misadventures of the book’s intrepid quartet of heroes raise fantasy to the level of myth. Reflecting the freshness of childhood wonder, it still offers adults endless sophistication, substance, and depth.

The animals’ world embodies the author’s wry, whimsical, and unfailingly inventive imagination. It is a world that succeeding generations of both adult and young readers have found irresistible. But why say more? To use the words of the estimable Mr. Toad himself: “Travel, change, interest, excitement!...Come inside.”

WHERE WE’LL BE
The Chapter One in Santa Ana. The Chapter One in Santa Ana. Generally we’ll be in the back room. Ask someone and they’ll help you find us.

WAITLIST CAN JOIN TOO
The meetup app limits RSVPs to 10 people but the venue has plenty of room so the wait list is encouraged to join even if the event is “full”

SUPPORT OUR SPOT!
Please be sure to order a drink and support the spot! Most people end up ordering dinner so don’t be shy. Our server is working extra to keep tabs on our group. Be sure to tip!

TO NOMINATE A BOOK:
go to the event comments below 👇


Post a comment with the TITLE and AUTHOR and ideally the page count. Use just one comment per book nomination but add as many nominations as you’d like.

Guidelines for the books:

• Must be either considered a classic (vintage or modern is fine) or any award winning book.
• Any genre
• This month let’s keep it light, under 200 pages and ideally wintry and snowy atmospheres for the season

TO VOTE:
“Like” the comments of the books you want to read. You can vote on as many as you like.

You don’t have to participate in nominating or voting to attend.

VOTING CLOSES SUNDAY NIGHT and the book will be announced MONDAY.

Have fun!