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.

August 6, 2024

The Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende (Christos)

The book is the story of two people caught in the chaos of the Spanish Civil War, their escape to France and then Chile. and their lives in the challenging politics of each country.  The author includes detailed stories of the main characters and the larger political events surrounding them.  Our restaurant lived up to its reputation for fine Greek cuisine and excellent service.  Our book for next time is The Bridge at San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder.  Other titles considered were Silent Spring by Rachel Carson and Erasure by Percival Everett.  Roger suggests the next book.

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