June 13, 2005
Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond (Craftsman)
Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs and Steel was book-of-the-month. Most were glad we read it, but were unconvinced of its argument. Dinner at Craftsman restaurant.
April 18, 2005
??? by Thucycdides (Chaing Mai Thai)
The bookclub confirmed Thucycdides' reputation, and Chaing Mai Thai got respectable ratings.
March 7, 2005
The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester (Cafe Barbette)
The book: The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester; the venue: Cafe Barbette. Both were rated average.
February 1, 2005
Devil in the White City by Eric Larson (Khyber Pass)
Eric Larson's Devil in the White City, a story set at the time of the Chicago World's Fair entertained, but failed to break out in the ratings. The Afghani restaurant, Kyhber Pass, also failed to engender much enthusiasm.
December 14, 2004
Regeneration by Pat Barker (Dinner at Phil Riveness')
We met at Phil's new place and were served a fine Norwegian dinner. The book was Pat Barker's Regeneration, the first of a World War I trilogy. Although no one could put his finger on what, exactly, it meant, or why it was significant, it was one of the highest rated books our club has read. OK, the first part of that sentence is my personal interpretation. If you disagree, get your own bookblog. The next book is Eric Larson, Devil in the White City (February 1, 2005). Roger is up next.
June 2, 2004
??? by ??? (???)
The next book, suggested by Phil, is Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis. We will meet on Monday, June 10, at a location to be announced. Jim will bring suggestions for the next book.
May 4, 2004
Atonement by Ian McEwan (La Grolla)
The next meeting will be on Monday, May 10, at La Grolla, 452 Selby in St. Paul. The book is Ian McEwan's Atonement. Bill suggested the MeEwan book, so Phil is up next.
April 29, 2004
With Old Breed by Eugene Sledge (Reds)
We met at Reds in the Foshay Tower, a rather expensive but very good restaurant. Most of us found With the Old Breed to be a moving, stunning account of a young man's experience in war. Subsequently, I found that Studs Turkel did an interesting interview with the author, Eugene Sledge. The next book is Ian McEwan's Atonement, and the meeting date is May 10. Phil suggests the next book.
March 2, 2004
French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew, Knopf by Peter Mayle & Fog of War Directed by Errol Morris (Babalu)
Everyone enjoyed French Lessons, but most agreed that it was not in the highest rank of books. The movie, Fog of War, and Robert McNamara got more discussion. Babalu received mixed reviews: the inventive menu and good food was balanced by loud, piped-in music. The next book is With the Old Breed, a World War II memoir by Eugene Sledge. We will meet on April 19; Bill suggests the next book.
March 1, 2004
Tonight's Dinner
Tonight's dinner will be at Babalu, 800 Washington Ave., Minneapolis. George found a different kind of book by Peter Mayle.
February 27, 2004
The Unredeemed Captive by John Demos
The New York Times article on the Deerfield Massacre recalls Devos' book, The Unredeemed Captive. Also, see the Deerfield museum website displaying artifacts from the event.
February 23, 2004
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