From Nancy- I must mention again how much I liked, no, loved The Dog Stars by Peter Heller, now in paperback. "A stupendous debut, Heller's voice is both haunted and irresistible. A post-apocalyptic novel with so much emotional truth it reads like a memoir from the future. About a worn-out pilot, his beloved Cessna, his copilot dog and our endless longing for connection — even in a world undone." — Junot Diaz
Ok, it's not exactly a book club. But we welcome TOFU here monthly, as they learn new folding techniques. New members always welcome. All meetings are on Saturdays (generally, the fourth Saturday) at 7 p.m., for about two hours. Their 2013 dates are:
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David Sedaris is back with a new book of essays, featuring his take on travels around the country (including a visit to a NC Costco). - Nancy
David Sedaris visits QRB on June, 7th. Event Details
This quiet, powerful story, set in the High Plains of Colorado, tells how the terminal illness of a much beloved citizen in the community affects his family and friends. It's a beautiful, deeply moving story. - Nancy
This powerful story of how a brutal crime on an American Indian reservation, told by the victim's 13-year-old son, was wonderfully written.
