In addition, we will be podcasting each of these book club meetings, so that alumnae from around the country may listen in on our discussions, while reading the same books at the same time as local participants.  Regional Alumnae may form their own Book Clubs, and then listen to the podcast for a virtual connection to Baldwin.  As we continue to grow this program, we plan to provide SKYPE participation, as well as other means of interactive communication, worldwide.

If you would like to get a "jump-start" on our exciting program, here is a listing of the selected books, the book club facilitators, and the dates of the meetings.  Be sure to put this on your calendar.  We look forward to interacting with you, no matter where you may live! 

1. Thursday, September 22, 2011-7:00 p.m. (Anne Frank Library)
Book Selection - THE NAMESAKE by Jhumpa Lahiri
Facilitator - English Department Chair Olive Ledlie

2. Sunday, October 23, 2011-2:00 p.m. (Main Hall – by the fireplace)
Book Selection - ARCADIA by Tom Stoppard
Facilitator - Classics/History Teacher Preston Bannard

3. Thursday, November 17, 2011-7:00 p.m. (Main Hall – by the fireplace)
Book Selection - GENOME by Matt Ridley
Facilitators - Biology Teacher Susan Dorfman and select Baldwin students

4. Thursday, February 9, 2010-7:00 p.m. (Anne Frank Library)
Book Selection-INFIDEL by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Facilitator - Head Librarian Kelly Grimmett

5. Wednesday, March 21, 2012-7:00 p.m. (Main Hall – by the fireplace)
Book Selection - WHO'S IRISH by Gish Jen
Facilitator - English Teacher Diane Senior

6. Sunday, April 15, 2012-2:00 p.m. (Anne Frank Library)
Book Selection - MRS. DALLOWAY by Virginia Woolf
Facilitator - English Department Chair Olive Ledlie

We would love to know if and how you plan to participate!  Contact Emmy VanderZwaag '75 at evanderzwaag@baldwinschool.org, or post to our Facebook page and tell us what your plans are, whether near or far.