The JCC announced the formation of its new People of the Book…Club. The club is open to age 21 and older, and will meet to discuss books of all genres, including Jewish fiction, non-fiction, comedy and short stories.
Scott Benarde, JCC spokesman, said the inaugural meeting is set for 7 p.m. July 21 at the Hochman JCC, 8500 Jog Rd. There is no cost to join the club.
The first book up for discussion is Naomi Ragen’s most recent novel, "The Saturday Wife,
about a self-centered, social climbing rebbetzin with the engaging name of Delilah Goldgrab.
Ragen is the author of seven novels which include "The Sacrifice of Tamar," "Sotah," "The Ghost of Hannah Mendes" and "Chains Around the Grass."
Subsequent meetings for 2009 are scheduled for Sept. 15 and Nov. 17 at the JCC.
For information, call 561-712-5257.
Mike Rothman can be reached at mkrothman@tribune.com.