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.

September 3, 2019

The Life and Times of Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson (Giulia)

We met at a nice restaurant in the Emery Hotel (former Hotel Minneapolis, former bank).  Most of us had the pork chop and most of us liked it, but the word "fatty" describes another reaction.  Also, our bill was pretty high, mainly due to the lack of affordable wines.  Anyway, the service was good.  The book was popular and it evoked lots of random memories of "the old days" experienced by us all. Bryson's books are always a joy to read and generally bring a smile with the flip of each page.

The book for next time (October 9) is Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon.  Also suggested: Less by Andrew Sean Greer, March by Geraldine Brooks, and Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.  Phil is on deck to suggest the following book.
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