Norma Klingsick

Aug 30, 2024 | stltoday.com | Norma Klingsick

For book clubs in July and August, I revisited two books that I had read previously. One of my clubs also discussed a book likely on most readers’ radars by now — “James” by Percival Everett. Another novel was a lighter but interesting read, perfect for summer — “Beyond That, the Sea” by Laura Spence-Ash. Three books, new in August and September, also caught my attention — books that could make great conversations for a book club. This month’s column will focus on those.

Mar 1, 2024 | stltoday.com | Norma Klingsick |Jillian Cantor |Jessica Knoll |Ariel Lawhon

Women exhibited great courage, determination and loyalty in three of the novels I read for book clubs in January and February.

Jan 25, 2024 | stltoday.com | Norma Klingsick

It’s been a “whirlwind of excitement” for a University City book club that has been meeting for 50 years. In July, the Post-Dispatch wrote about the club, whose members all lived on Northmoor Drive at some point in their lives. A few months after the story was published, Teresa Wetzel was contacted by a producer of NBC’s “Today” show. The segment, filmed on Jan. 16 at Joanne Rintoul’s home, will air during the 9 a.m. hour on Thursday.

Jan 19, 2024 | stltoday.com | Norma Klingsick

It’s been a “whirlwind of excitement” for a University City book club that has been meeting for 50 years. In July, the Post-Dispatch wrote about the club, whose members all lived on Northmoor Drive at some point in their lives. A few months after the story was published, Teresa Wetzel was contacted by a producer of NBC’s “Today” show. The segment, filmed on Jan. 16 at Joanne Rintoul’s home, will air during the 9 a.m. hour on Thursday.

Dec 27, 2023 | stltoday.com | Kevin C. Johnson |Rosalind Early |Norma Klingsick |Ian Froeb

In a matter of days it will be time to say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024. And just looking ahead to concerts, performances, restaurant openings, exhibitions and more, it’s going to be quite a year. Here are a few things on our radar this year on the St. Louis arts and entertainment scene. |MusicPink’s “Summer Carnival Tour 2024” with Sheryl Crow • Pink’s “Summer Carnival Tour 2024” is one of the most anticipated stadium shows in St. Louis.