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Contributed by Deb A summary composed without many notes is not the best way to fully capture the evening’s drift, so my take on our discussion of ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, is supplemented by a complete review by Jennifer Senior. but … Continue reading →

BOOKIES, 9/26/2017 at Deb’s, 1st take summarizing the night’s take on Annie Proulx’s BARKSKINS–input welcome! Though Joshua McFadden’s SIX SEASONS collection of recipes again got rave reviews, response to BARKSKINS was appreciative but mixed (and the dark-chocolate Barkthins a hit!). … Continue reading →

Hi Bookies, Eager to talk about THE SEVEN GOOD YEARS later this week, or next, I’m hoping we’ll have a full table–and in case you’re curious, here’s a chance to hear Keret speak: http://www.npr.org/2015/06/13/413911492/seven-good-years-between-the-birth-of-a-son-death-of-a-father

Always such a special night when we gather for a tasty dinner (which tonight’s definitely was–plus whiskeyed cake dessert–with thanks to Mary Ann & Jessica!) together AND a fine book. Trying to learn more about McCann’s Radical Empathy group, I … Continue reading →

BOOKIES 1/26/2016 delayed (which is never good for accuracy—sorry) notes additions & other impressions or corrections welcome & needed! Book discussion of Obioma’s ambitious first book THE FISHERMEN—childhood in the ‘90’s in Nigeria, when boys grow old fast—Ben entering prison … Continue reading →