LWSB Book Club

The Book Club will meet virtually via Zoom at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, to discuss Kathryn Stockett’s novel “The Help.”

Both a novel and a movie, the story centers on the maids and white people in 1960s Mississippi. Southern society girl Skeeter (played in the film by Emma Stone) returns from college with dreams of being a writer. She turns her small town on its ear by choosing to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent white families. Only Aibileen (Viola Davis), the housekeeper of Skeeter’s best friend, will talk at first. But as the pair continue the collaboration, more women decide to come forward, including Minnie (Octavia Spenser), and as it turns out, they have quite a lot to say. Those interested in attending may contact club president Thomas Gan at gltjiook@ gmail. com for the link. There are no dues or fees. Books may often be borrowed from the local library or ordered online from Abebooks. com for around $3.46, with free shipping. “The Help” is also available as an ebook through the Orange County Public Libraries.