We are seven handsome and charming* guys who meet at a different restaurant every month or so, having read a book in common, and discuss whatever we want--generally the assigned book, but usually many other timely topics as well. We rotate the responsibility to suggest titles, but the group has the final say. Our book club rules: 1) Anything goes, fiction or nonfiction; 2) paperbacks are preferred; and 3) staying under 300 pages is desirable (N.B., we violate this one all the time). We rate all books and restaurants on a 5-point scale.

* All other adjectives were vetoed.

July 15, 2019

Storm of Steel by Ernst Junger (Handsome Hog)

An unexpected thunderstorm provided the backdrop for our discussion of Storm of Steel, a First WWI memoir written by an aristocratic German officer.  In blunt, straight-forward language, Junger depicts the minute-by-minute experience of trench warfare.  Needless to say, it was horrific, relentless, and soul numbing.  It is possible, however, to see in his account heroism and honor, too. 

The restaurant was mostly very good: we had a quiet corner, good service, and good food. 

Our next book is Bill Bryson, Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid.  Also considered: Richard Powers, The Overstory; Anthony Tambakis, Swimming With Bridgeport Girls; and Carl Hiassen, Stormy Weather.  The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20.  Don suggests the next book.
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