The Locale: Lori's
The Book:
Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and they warn that anyone who enters this sacred city will fall ill and die. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artifacts and an electrifying story of having found the Lost City of the Monkey God-but then committed suicide without revealing its location.
Three quarters of a century later, bestselling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30145126-the-lost-city-of-the-monkey-god
Sarah's Summary:
Another fun book club meeting yesterday at Lori’s to discuss “The Lost City of the Monkey God.” Most of us liked the book, I don’t think anyone hated it, but it was agreed that there was a lot of extraneous information packed into the story. Some of us like that, some of us don’t! I, for one, have no desire to trek into a rain forest full of deadly snakes, howling (mad) monkeys and sand fleas- fascinating. Yuck. But I enjoyed the book and am glad to have read it.
For those of you who couldn’t come, you missed out on an amazing blackberry sangria (please share your recipe) and delicious chicken chili, bean dip, guacamole, cornbread and corn salad And a chocolate cake with chili. YUM. It’s always a feast at Lori’s! We were also treated to a special guest, Lori’s Mom. After the meeting, Lori told us that her dad passed away suddenly a few weeks ago. I’m so very sorry for your loss and wish you luck, love and patience as you help your mom transition to her “new normal.”
Our next meeting will be at my house on February 18 to discuss “Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America” by Gilbert King. We’ll meet at Gina’s possibly on March 25th, depending on her schedule as we get nearer, to discuss “The Alice Network.” Susan H is next to present at my house. On deck is Jessica.
See you all on the 18th!
Up Next: Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America by Douglas Preston
And then: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn @ Gina's on 3/25
Next to Present: Susan H
Then:
- Jessica
- Kristine
- Laura
- Holly
- Jolynda
- Brenda
- Susan S
- Tassy
- Lori
- Gina
- Sarah
- Susan H
