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.

May 21, 2025

Martyr! by Keveh Akbar (Minnesota Valley Country Club)

Max reserved a table for us at his country club. Situated in a private room with views of the links, it was comfortable and quiet and provided us with excellent food and service.  The book got a mixed welcome: some thought it meandering and confusing while others appreciated the writing and the author's search for meaning in death. We chose two books for next time (May 28) because they are short and easy reads: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer and The March on Washington by William Jones.  Don will suggest the next book.

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