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.

February 1, 2025

The Dragon from Chicago by Pamela Toler (Ron's Condo)

Toler's book traces the life of Sigrid Schultz, one of the pioneering female foreign war correspondents of the 20th century.  With unusual drive and talent, she covered the rise of the Nazis in Germany, worming her way into the personal lives of Goering and other pals of Hitler.  Our dinner at Ron's condo was homemade and delicious; our virtual connection with out-of-town members was only partially successful. Our next book is James McBride, The Heaven and Earth GroceryStore.  We also considered Ann Patchett's Bel Canto and Louise Erdrich's Night Watchman.  We plan to meet next time on Wednesday, March 5, and the next person to offer new book titles is Don.


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