Sea captain Linda Greenlaw tells the story of a grueling thirty-day swordfishing voyage during which she and her five-man crew encountered savage weather, equipment failure, and sharks, along with the routine work of operating a fishing boat; and discusses other aspects of her unusual career.

The next meeting of Books 'n Munchies will be Wednesday, October 8 at 7:45 am. Munchies will be ready at 7:30.

Need to find the book? Mt. Ararat has two copies. All local public libraries have copies of the book as well. Want to own your own copy? Check local bookstores (Bookland and Gulf of Maine in Brunswick) or check online for great used book deals -- some under $2 for the paperback.

See Mrs. Gordon for any questions or to sign up for the October meeting.

• amazon.com book info
• amazon.com sample pages
• reading group guide