Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg

The Locale: Tassy's

The Book: On the eve of her daughter’s wedding, June Reid’s life is completely devastated when a shocking disaster takes the lives of her daughter, her daughter’s fiancé, her ex-husband, and her boyfriend, Luke—her entire family, all gone in a moment. And June is the only survivor.

Alone and directionless, June drives across the country, away from her small Connecticut town. In her wake, a community emerges, weaving a beautiful and surprising web of connections through shared heartbreak.

From the couple running a motel on the Pacific Ocean where June eventually settles into a quiet half-life, to the wedding’s caterer whose bill has been forgotten, to Luke’s mother, the shattered outcast of the town—everyone touched by the tragedy is changed as truths about their near and far histories finally come to light.
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Susan's Summary: Hi all.  Just a tidbit about our meeting on April 3rd @ Tassy's.  I wasn't able to attend in person, but I was brought in via FaceTime. Thanks, Kristine and gang!  What a hoot!  I did toss the idea out there; but, when I didn't receive a response via email, I just figure it was a no-go.  Not so.  Kristine brought her iPad to the meeting, and I got a delightful surprise while visiting my girlfriend in Orlando.  That's me, in the pic, front and center in the chair.  Next time, I'll be prepared and stay in for the whole meeting.  And Kristine - very impressed with the tech skills!  Kicking it up a notch.  Good for you.

While I didn't get to stay for the whole meeting, just a few minutes really, I was able to present my books.  The winner was Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Our next meeting will be at Carmen's. She had tentatively said May 15th but now has a conflict.  Tennis sectionals in Daytona. Carmen is waiting until the May schedule comes out to finalize a date.  Possibly as soon as May 1st.  Also looking at May 22nd. She'll let us know as soon as her schedule comes out.

Susan

The Vote: Susan presented...

• Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie WINS!! 
• The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
• A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James     

Meeting date July 10th for Americanah.

Up Next: The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens at Carmen's May 22nd.

Next to Present: Brenda 

Then: 

• Gina
• Lori 
• Gina 
• Sarah
• Susan H.
• Jessica
• Kristine
• Tassy
• Jalinda
• Carmen
• Susan S.