How many of you are in a book club or have participated in one? I’d love to hear about your experiences and how you choose which books to read. Some groups take suggestions from members and then vote. If you read books from Oprah’s Book Club, then you read her choices – many of which are wonderful reads.

Book clubs can be a group of friends, neighbors, or an online group like at Katrina Wampler’s blog. We’re just getting started on the first book of the year, Cedar Woman, byDebra Shiveley Welch.

Lena Cedar Woman Young Bear, a daughter of the Lakota Sioux, opens the first high-end Native American restaurant in Central Ohio.

This is her story.

Born in May Hill, Ohio, Lena Cedar Woman travels to Columbus at age 12 after tragedy befalls her family. Here, in the capital city, a chance encounter leads her to her destiny.

Walk with her as she changes the lives and fortunes of those she loves.      

Follow her to powwow where she meets her half-side.

Rejoice with her at the grand opening of her restaurant.

Cedar Woman allows the reader to learn the ways, and some of the language of The People, while also offering romance and discovery.

This might be the book you and your friends want to read next.