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.

January 4, 2024

Chances Are... by Richard Russo (McCormick and Schmick)

McCormick and Schmick proved to be an excellent venue for us.  We had a quiet, semi-private table and the menu was eclectic and affordable,  Plus, our server was lively and attentive.  The Russo book got high ratings from everyone: He's a fine writer with a gift for character development and a twisting plot.  Our next book is City of Thieves by David Benioff. Other titles were Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and Bernard Cornwell"s The Last Kingdom. We decided to meet next on Thursday, February 1, although two of our members will be out of town so we may choose to connect by Zoom or Google Meet instead of going to a restaurant.  Max suggests the next book.

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