First of a string of really good books. This was universally praised for the rich writing. The plot line could disappear sometimes but one was pulled along by the intelligence and beauty of the writing.
February 2014: The Good Lord Bird by James McBride.
Very funny, clever perspective on the life of abolitionist John Brown. Again, highly recommended.March 2014: The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri.
This one didn't get the discussion it deserved since only one of us had finished it. Recommended by Ann Lew especially.
April 2014: Americanah by Chimamanda Mgozi Adichie.
This is in the process of being enjoyed by all. Even with some caveats we agreed it was worth finishing to complete our discussion next month.
May 2014: Americanah by Chimamanda Mgozi Adichie. Part two.
June is to be decided. There was a recommendation to read something by Peter Matthiessen but there was not a particular book settled on.
Other possibilities are:
Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi.
Family Life by Akhil Sharma.
All Our Names by Dinaw Mengestu.
Bon Voyage to Mairtin. The rest of us will meet again in May.
