May 2009 book - David Halberstam's October 1964

Our May book will be David Halberstam's October 1964, which is not only a recounting of the World Series between the Yankees and the Cardinals but also a critique of how sports interplays with current events and America history. We ought to enjoy this.

We'll meet on Wednesday, May 20, at Mike Bander's place. See you there!

April 2009 Book - Per Petterson's Out Stealing Horses

Our April book will be Per Petterson's Out Stealing Horses. Check here for details about when and where we will meet. Graywolf Press has a nice page devoted to the book, including links to reviews as well as an excerpt from the novel. There is also a link to discussion topics.

Cover design Jeenee Lee Design (copyright)

Cover art Photodisk/Punchart (copyright)

March 2 - So Terrible a Storm: A Tale of Fury on Lake Superior by Curt Brown

Our next book club meeting with be Monday, March 2, at Curt and Adele Brown's home. We'll be reading Curt's book, So Terrible a Storm: A Tale of Fury on Lake Superior (St. Paul, MN: Voyageur Press, 2008). See Michael's email on February 9 for specific location details.