This month, we read Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I am late writing this update because I don't know what to say. In our bookclub, we refer to books as being 'bookclub books' or 'not bookclub books.' Now, I knew when I suggested this book that it was in danger of being a 'not bookclub book.' Don, a former member would explain that a book that was based on plot and action is difficult to discuss. When we couldn't decide on a book, I threw it out because, well, it did sell 15 million copies, lots of people have read it in their bookclub and it is a book about books. I just loved the idea of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books and the coming of age ritual of choosing a book from the Cemetery and protecting that book. Ok, as my bookclub members discussed, the plot does unravel into a highly unlikely story and there wasn't really all that much to discuss...except for the great cheese and wine Fred provided for us to accompany a great summer meal complete with decadent dessert!
Next month, Fred suggested
Spies of the Balkans by Alan Furst. And after that the Bookclub members have vowed to read a classic and everyone is charged with bringing a suggestion. I have mine all prepared and I hope everyone is working on theirs! See you on July 30th at Mindy's House!
