To keep the list complete

After "The Leavers" by Lisa Ko came "Kindred" by Octavia Butler. November's book was "The Paris Architect" by Charles Belfoure. December we'll be reading "Stoner" by John Williams.

So, what's new?

Today's book was "Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead. The four bookclubbers in attendance were Ann, Tony, Art and AM. Areal joined us as well. The reviews were mixed. It's a hard book to get a handle on, veering from harsh reality to strange fantasy elements.

Next month, September, our book with be "The Leavers" by Lisa Ko. Hope to see you there.

p.s. Due to people traveling the world there was no meeting in July so "News of the World" was discussed in July.

It's been a really long time.

Here are our books so far for 2017.

Our book for January AND February was "LaRose" by Louise Erdich.

Our book for March AND April was "Angel of History" by Rabih Alameddine.

Our book for May was "H is for Hawk" by Helen Macdonald.

Our book for June is going to be "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles.

Thumbs up for "LaRose." Mixed reviews for "Angel of History." Generally disappointed with "H is for Hawk."

New Sebastian Barry getting rave reviews

Days without End by Sebastian Barry review: epic intimacy in the old west