Book Club

The nonfiction book “Hillbilly Elegy,” by J. D. Vance, was discussed by the LWSB Book Club at its meeting on April 21. The book had been recommended by club member Kathy Yamamoto.The13membersand two guests brought a dynamic, eclectic mix of thoughts and opinions to the conversation.

The club meets the third Thursday of every month from 1-3p.m.inClubhouse3,Room7.

On May 19, the group will discuss the fiction book “Look Again,” by Lisa Scottoline, as suggested by Dorisella “Dody” Polinski. Three books will be randomly selected for reading in July, August and September. Members are encouraged to submit tworecommendations—one fiction, one nonfiction—before the meeting, including the titles and authors, as well as brief explanations as to why those books were chosen. The selection for June is “A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II,” by Sonia Parnell. The nonfiction book was suggested by Cynthia Stone. Anyone with questions or comments regarding the Book Club should contact club President Thomas Gan at gltjiook@gmail.com or (562) 248-8711.