PASSIONATE ABOUT BOOKS? If your New Year's Resolution was read more books, or meet new people you can do either or both by joining a Reading Group. SMSA's Reading Groups are a leisurely and relaxed way to share your passion for books, to discover new books to read and meet new people MYSTERY AND CRIME READING GROUP The Mystery and Crime Reading Group enters its fifth year in 2010 and meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday. Each meeting has a theme: 16 Jan What you read over the holidays 20 Feb Standalone mystery (not part of a series) 20 Mar Period Mystery 17 Apr Famous person as detective (e.g. Jane Austen series by Stephanie Barron) 15 May Eastern Europe 19 Jun Australian Author 17 Jul True Crime or Famous Trials (select one) 21 Aug Private Eye 18 Sep Asian or Scandinavian Mystery 16 Oct Police Procedural 20 Nov Single Author Dec Christmas Party - date TBC

Bring copies of the books you read and be ready to talk about and hear about what made the reading lists of other members. If you are new and would like to have a host for the meeting, call Carole O Brien on 9665-6639 .

Carole will be happy to answer any questions about the format. It is simple-each person talks about the book they have chosen (and sometimes justify how it fits the theme for the meeting). This is a great way to broaden your reading as this is a keen group. The SMSA provides coffee, and a wonderful selection of tea.

New Book Groups-or looking for a new location?

Do you have a book group looking for a new venue? Would you like a relaxed and comfortable location that is central?

The SMSA has a wonderful quiet meeting room for Book Groups with a great ambiance. Call 9262-7300 and ask for Ambra.