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“And though home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit answered to, in strongest conjuration.” – Charles Dickens, Martin Chuzzlewut

For many of us, books and our book clubs are our homes away from home. So thanks to all of you who invited me into your “homes” by sharing your book club names and origins. These are just some of the many wonderful responses.

Covers - West Des Moines, Iowa
Sally Bartlett explains how there is more to this name than meets the eye: “My neighborhood book group's name is Covers, which is actually a play on words. Our town home association is called Hunter’s Cove, so Covers is not only book 'covers,' but also one who lives in Hunter's Cove (we all do). Of course, we enjoy getting under the covers and reading our book group selections, too!”

Chick Lits – Jonesboro, Arkansas
Ronda Watts says: “Our name is kind of a play on Chiclets gum. We are all in our late 40's or older and are teachers / librarians / school counselors so we all had experience with the gum and we are chicks who love lit!!”

Wild Women Who Read - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Pamela Lockman says: “We got our name because the original members were all friends from either work or part of the Wild Women group, a bunch of Winnipeg (mostly) teachers or women who worked in related fields, who get on a really nice bus once a year and head for a spa weekend in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. We leave Friday after work, and get back Sunday evening. It's a great weekend! ”

Eclectica - Edmonton & St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Jan Mutch explains: “The name springs from the eclectic types of reading we choose. Other than the usual 'bookclub' books like Water for Elephants and The Shadow of the Wind, we've read poetry, plays and lots of nonfiction. The group is in its' 11th year and started as a group of friends. I joined to broaden my reading selections (I used to read mystery/thrillers exclusively) and it worked!”

Look for still more interesting, thought provoking and just plain entertaining names to come. Got a great name? It’s not too late to share. Email me at: [email protected]

--Dana Barrett