**Please note the new time and location for our community book group,
which meets Third Thursdays. We now meet from 6:15pm to 7:30pm at Five Points
Deli on Epps Bridge Parkway.**

The Oconee County Democrats sponsor a free, non-partisan book group monthly to discuss politics and history. We’ve chosen thought-provoking classics such as "Animal Farm" as well as new books. Adults and teens of any political allegiance – or none! – are invited to join us. Residents of other counties are welcome, too. Discussions are interesting, informative, and wide ranging.

Our book group sponsored by the Oconee County Democrats has an interesting slate of books lined up for 2008! See the list and brief descriptions below. Join us each month on Third Thursdays at Five Points Deli on Epps Bridge Parkway at 6 PM. We're starting a half hour earlier than we used to because we always have so much to discuss. We often arrive a little earlier still to order dinner before the conversation gets underway. Books are available at a 25% discount at Books Galore in Watkinsville. Readers from any county and any political affiliation -- or none! -- are welcome to join the group. For more information, contact Pat Priest (ppriest at charter.net).

March 20 "Homegrown Democrat" by Garrison Keillor A funny and passionate work about why Keillor, popular host of the public radio show "A Prairie Home Companion," chooses to be a Democrat.

April 17 "Left Behind" by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins The first in a string of books about the rapture, this wildly popular series has sold 100 million copies! Join us to explore the phenomenon, which includes a video game spin-off that has been sent to troops in Iraq.

May 15 Crossing Wildcat Ridge by Philip Lee Williams This beautifully written meditation on nature by local writer Williams is based on soul-stirring places in Oconee County.

June 19 On Bended Knee by Mark Hertsgaard A fascinating insider's look into the workings of the Reagan Administration -- and how the press reported news such as the Iran-Contra Affair.

July 17 Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis This popular, well-written book brings the Founding Fathers to life and informs us about topics such as why our nation's capital is in Washington.