Northshore Newcomers Welcome Shorewood Author Lauren Fox

A lively discussion, a great book and ice cream sundaes - is there a better way to spend an evening?

On Wednesday, members of Northshore Newsomers' book club enjoyed all three as they welcomed Shorewood resident and author, Lauren Fox. Fox discussed her most recent novel, "Friends Like Us," and all attendees had lots of questions.

Lauren is not only a talented writer, but she is one of the wittiest people I have met in a long time. It was Lauren who requested ice cream sundaes; ice cream is a great ice breaker and put everyone in a relaxed, if not slightly sugar-high, mood. She had the entire book club rolling with laughter at her humorous and outrageous outlook on life.

Northshore Newcomers is a social group for people who live on the Northshore of the Milwaukee area including Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Fox Point, Bayside, River Hills, Glendale and the east side of Milwaukee. Our goals are to make friends, have fun, and support each other and our community. Many of our members have been in the area for years, some have been here for a while, and some are still unpacking their moving boxes!

Northshore Newcomers has a membership of approximately 100 families with many different backgrounds and interests. We offer a variety of activities and social events to suit this diverse group. "Friends Like Us," is Fox's second book, and I look forward to reading her first novel, "Still Life With Husband."