Woman’s Reading Club Donations Books to Library, Lucas Presents May Program

May 27, 2021 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met on Thursday, May 6th at the FUMC fellowship hall.

The club was pleased to purchase three children’s books in memory of long time member, Polly Smith, who passed away several months ago. The books are at the Fannie Booth Watson Memorial Library available for check-out.

Club member Bonnie Lucas presented the book Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett. Eye of the Needle is a spy thriller novel that was author Ken Follett’s first successful best-selling effort as a novelist. It has many historical references to World War II.

Henry Faber, a German spy, nick named The Needle due to his trademark weapon being a stiletto, serves as the novel’s main character. The novel was inspired by Operation Fortitude which was an allied counter intelligence operation during WW II.

Guests are always welcome. Please contact the club membership coordinator, Monty Jones, at 936-598-5757 if you are interested in visiting the club.

By Stephanie Elswick