The Locale: Jolynda's
The Book:
Every story has two sides. Every relationship has two perspectives. And sometimes, it turns out, the key to a great marriage is not its truths but its secrets. At the core of this rich, expansive, layered novel, Lauren Groff presents the story of one such marriage over the course of twenty-four years.
At age twenty-two, Lotto and Mathilde are tall, glamorous, madly in love, and destined for greatness. A decade later, their marriage is still the envy of their friends, but with an electric thrill we understand that things are even more complicated and remarkable than they have seemed.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24612118-fates-and-furies?from_search=true
@ Holiday Dinner 2018
Wednesday, December 5th at +39.
Sarah's Summary:
Thanks for hosting another fabulous book club, Jolynda! The turkey chili was delicious as was the “Florida” cake. It was reminiscent of a light pineapple upside down cake- so good. Since many of us asked you for the chili recipe, here it is (I think) from Publix http://www.publix.com/recipes-planning/aprons-recipes/white-turkey-and-sausage-chili
I thought Fates and Furies was a fun book to discuss as it brought out a lot of feelings (mostly distaste 😊) for the characters. Though I was a bit more sympathetic to Mathilde after reading “Furies,” I don’t think anyone of us loved anyone of them. And it is difficult to love a book when you really, really, really dislike all the characters!! A few of us gave .1 stars to it, ha. Not a group favorite for sure but not up there with Cliffs of Despair either!
We will have plenty of time to read our next book, Reading with Patrick: A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship” by Michelle Kuo. We will meet at Brenda’s on March 3. Lori--you’re up to present your selections at Brenda’s meeting. We hope you can make it- we miss you! Gina, you’re up after Lori.
Of Susan Saunders’ selections, The Overstory by Richard Powers won. It is the longest book (502 pages) about a lot of trees. We’ll meet at Susan’s on April 28.
Happy reading!
Sarah
The Vote: Susan presented...
- Milkman: A Novel by Anna Burns
- Asymmetry: A Novel by Lisa Halliday
- The Overstory: A Novel by Richard Powers WINS!!
Next to Present: Lori
Then:
- Gina
- Jana
- Susan H.
- Sarah
- Jessica
- Kristine
- Holly
Tassy Jolynda - Brenda
- Susan
