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, 2026

Persuasion by Jane Austen (Zoom call)

Since this is the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, we decided to read her last major work, Persuasion. It is a domestic tale of a young woman whose family and friends talk her out of marrying an attractive naval captain, only to reunite with him many years later and eventually marry him after all.  Some of us thought the novel focused on trivial issues and was difficult to keep track of all the characters. Our next book is The God of the Woods by Liz Moore and we'll gather online on March 5. Ron will have the job of suggesting the next book.

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January 5, 2026

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl (Minn. Valley CC)

Our book, Man's Search for Meaning, is a classic from the 50's but it has much relevance for today.  The first half is a Holocaust memoir; the second is an analysis of how people can find meaning in their lives.  As a psycologist, Frankl draws on his near-death experience to enlighten his discussion.  Our second visit to the country club for lunch was perfect. Our next book is Jane Austen's Persuasion.  We also considered Brooks' Horse and Erdrich's The Sentence, both of which most of us have already read.  Our nest meeting will be via Google Meet at 4pm, January 30, and Peter will suggest the next book.

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