Book Chat to BOOK CLUB!

We had a WONDERFUL book chat tonight at Watermark Books.  Shirley, a book expert there, gave us a rundown of some amazing new-ish novels and non-fiction works.  The sisters in attendance were all so excited to get their summer reading started.  We were SO inspired that...

We decided to start an Alpha Chi BOOK CLUB here in Wichita!  

So - for those who are interested, we are gearing up for our first book of the summer.  July's book will be:

"Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn!

(Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.com)

Description from amazon.com:

Marriage can be a real killer. 

   One of the most critically acclaimed suspense writers of our time, New York Times bestseller Gillian Flynn takes that statement to its darkest place in this unputdownable masterpiece about a marriage gone terribly, terribly wrong. The Chicago Tribune proclaimed that her work “draws you in and keeps you reading with the force of a pure but nasty addiction.” Gone Girl’s toxic mix of sharp-edged wit and deliciously chilling prose creates a nerve-fraying thriller that confounds you at every turn.    On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy Dunne’s fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick’s clever and beautiful wife disappears from their rented McMansion on the Mississippi River. Husband-of-the-Year Nick isn’t doing himself any favors with cringe-worthy daydreams about the slope and shape of his wife’s head, but passages from Amy's diary reveal the alpha-girl perfectionist could have put anyone dangerously on edge. Under mounting pressure from the police and the media—as well as Amy’s fiercely doting parents—the town golden boy parades an endless series of lies, deceits, and inappropriate behavior. Nick is oddly evasive, and he’s definitely bitter—but is he really a killer?    As the cops close in, every couple in town is soon wondering how well they know the one that they love. With his twin sister, Margo, at his side, Nick stands by his innocence. Trouble is, if Nick didn’t do it, where is that beautiful wife? And what was in that silvery gift box hidden in the back of her bedroom closet?   With her razor-sharp writing and trademark psychological insight, Gillian Flynn delivers a fast-paced, devilishly dark, and ingeniously plotted thriller that confirms her status as one of the hottest writers around.

Stay tuned for more information about our book club!  We are planning our first book club meeting for the end of July.   So if you'd like, get to reading!  And get excited to share with your sisters!  I know I can't wait to start this book, it looks like a true page-turner.

In the meantime - tell us - what are your favorite books?  Do you have any suggestions for future reading material for our book club?

Loyally,

Amanda

Summer Events continue!

Hello sisters!

Thanks to everyone who was able to come out to our Sisterhood Brunch on May 26th.  It was a wonderful event!  We were also blessed to honor our sister, Mary Ann Fetherston, with her 50 year pin!

Also - some BIG congratulations are in order!  On the same day as our brunch, our Vice President, Anna Clovis (now Ritchie), got married!!   She and her husband Sam are currently finishing up their honeymoon in Europe!  And, our Treasurer, Megan Smith, is expecting her first baby with her husband in November!   Exciting things happening with our Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae sisterhood!

The summer events continue this month with a Book Chat at Watermark Books on June 14th at 6:00 PM.   We'll have some snacks catered by Watermark's cafe and a book expert will tell us all about the latest great reads along with some lesser known gems.  So come get your summer reading list started with your sisters!!   RSVP by June 9th by emailing ahaas47@gmail.com or RSVP'ing to our facebook event here!  (We'll also plan on discussing future events and dues at this event.)

We hope to see you all in a couple of weeks!

Loyally,

Amanda Haas