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.

March 8, 2018

Norwegian By Night by Derek Miller (Barbette)

We were a small group since several of our colleagues were in warm, sunny places.  Nevertheless, we had a very satisfying dinner and discussion.  The book, a murder/thriller, was modestly received. The plot seemed weak and implausible.  We chose a heftier title, Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel, for our next read.  We also considered Old School by Tobias Wolff and True Grit by Charles Portis.  We'll meet April 17 although we expect a small crowd again.  Jim is on deck to suggest the next book.
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