We are so excited to announce our new venture of a Classic Elements Book Club. Yes, we tried this just before COVID -- and for obvious reasons had to put it on hold. Why a book club? Because Michele and Jen have always been avid readers and love discussing books!
We will be charging a $5 fee to attend - with which we’ll provide snacks and coffee. And by charging a fee, we can better account for those who want to attend. We will meet every other month in our event space. We will have copies available for purchase at 10% off the list price for those attending the Classic Elements Book Club, or you can order online at https://bookshop.org/shop/classicelements.
Join us on Wednesday, October 6th at 5:30 pm for our first meeting. AND - great news - we have contacted the author who lives in Pittsburgh and she has agreed to come to the meeting as well! We will be discussing Sweet Water with the Author, Cara Reinard. Please read ahead and come prepared with questions, or feel free to email questions to us at ClassicElementsJohnstown@gmail.com and we’ll compile a list.
You can register at the shop or by phone 814-254-4312.
About the Book:
It’s what Sarah Ellsworth dreamed of. Marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Martin. Living in a historic mansion in Pennsylvania’s most exclusive borough. And Finn, a teenage son with so much promise. Until…A call for help in the middle of the night leads Sarah and Martin to the woods, where they find Finn, injured, dazed, and weeping near his girlfriend’s dead body. Convinced he’s innocent, Sarah and Martin agree to protect their son at any cost and not report the crime.
But there are things Sarah finds hard to reconcile: a cover-up by Martin’s family that’s so unnervingly cold-blooded. Finn’s lies to the authorities are too comfortable, too proficient, not to arouse her suspicions. Even the secrets of the old house she lives in seem to be connected to the incident. As each troubling event unfolds, Sarah must decide how far she’ll go to save her perfect life.
About the Author:
Cara Reinard grew up north of Sewickley, Pennsylvania in a steel mill town, raised by a single mother. Sewickley, with its grand houses in the Heights and boutique shops on Main was a magical place, out of reach. Cara then attended a private college, Gannon University, becoming the features editor for the college paper, and receiving a scholarship. The residence in Sweet Water was inspired by the party home of steel mogul B.F. Jones―the property still exists, including the pool and pergola. Cara is the author of women’s fiction and domestic suspense. She currently lives outside of Pittsburgh with her husband, two children, and Bernese mountain dog. For more information, visit www.carareinard.com.
Our hope is to have a book club meeting every other month to build a community of local book lovers ❤️📖
