Babes with Books is the Heritage Women’s Book Club, and is open to all women of the congregation and female friends.
The books are selected by participants’ suggestion and general consensus. The selected monthly title is reserved for the group at the Anderson Township branch of the Hamilton County Library. Monthly selections are varied but are typically fiction by current authors. Book selections are made three months prior to the meeting and published in the Heirloom newsletter. The December meeting is always a video night.
Babes with Books prides itself on not taking things too seriously. Having read the monthly book selection is never a limitation to participation. Although the book is discussed, it may be only part of what is often a raucous and ribald evening. Disruptive laughter is the hallmark of a BWB meeting. The group revels in being only “somewhat” intellectual, very supportive and very open to newcomers.
For inclusion in the BWB Google group emails, contact the Church Administrator.
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The Power by Naomi Alderman
November 20, 2024 selection for Babes with Books meeting
7 – 9 p.m. in the Heritage Room
Reviewer Jaclyn Fulwood of Shelf Awareness describes the selection for the November meeting of the Heritage woman’s book club (aka Babes with Books or the BWB) as follows. “A suspenseful thrill ride filled with deep, contrasting female leads on a scaffolding of philosophical questions about how different men and women are at heart….Reminiscent of the work of Alderman’s mentor Margaret Atwood, The Power is perfect for book clubs, where readers will undoubtedly debate the finer points of nature versus nurture.”
The novel states, “The power to hurt is a kind of wealth and that newly acquired wealth upsets the societal balance of power.” A cautionary note to readers, the novel does contain some scenes of sexual abuse.
Our current selections for our upcoming meetings are as follows:
December 18, 2024 – Holiday party, no book selection, movie Inside Out (Party starts at 6:30, movie at 7 p.m.)
January 15, 2025 – The Women. by Kristin Hannah
February 19, 2025 – The Measure, by Nickki Erlick
March 19, 2025 – True Biz, by Sara Novic
April 16, 2025 – The Lost Book of Bonn, by Brianna Labuskes
May 21, 2025 – The Briar Club, by Kate Quinn
June 18, 2025 – The Whalebone Theater, by Joanna QuinnAll BWB meetings run from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Heritage Room, unless otherwise announced.
All women (be they members, or friends) are always invited to any BWB meeting – whether they have read the book or not. Unless otherwise announced, the meeting’s book selection is available on hold for the Heritage Book Club at the Anderson Township branch of the Hamilton County library approximately a month in advance.
For inclusion in the BWB Google group emails, contact the Heritage office at
