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 7, 2022

Aftermath by Harald Jahner (Online)

The book was a surprisingly interesting look into German history immediately following the end of WWII.  The Germans got back to normal--a new normal, really--over a five year period, marked by resettlements, rebuilding, restoration of culture, and reconstruction of democratic institutions.  We gave the book high ratings for its revealing anecdotes and accessible style.  Our next book is Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet and the next book is suggested by Roger.  

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