Book Club News:
Books Selected for November and January
The St. Nicholas Book Club had a great meeting on October 2 discussing Wendell Berry, his life and poetry, and his 7th novel, Hannah Coulter. We read his poem, "The Peace of Wild Things," to appreciate the beauty of his mind and words.
The members chose books for the November 6 meeting and also January 8, 2025, skipping December due to Christmas activities.
NOVEMBER: The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
From Barnes & Noble: A novel so compelling that it begs to be read in a single setting, The Sense of an Ending has the psychological and emotional depth and sophistication of Henry James at his best, and is a stunning achievement by Barnes. Tony Webster thought he left his past behind as he built a life for himself, and his career has provided him with a secure retirement and an amicable relationship with his ex- wife and daughter, who now has a family of her own. But when he is presented with a mysterious legacy, he is forced to revise his estimation of his own nature and place in the world.
JANUARY: Six Four by Hideo Yokoyama
… is an extraordinary thriller steeped in a genuine sense of mystery and suspense. Readers are rewarded with a fascinating deep dive into Japanese journalism and policing, all while an urgent procedural unfolds to locate a killer who may be related to a cold case that haunts the novel’s protagonists. Whether you picked up on or missed the clues which point to the Unforgettable climax, you absolutely must talk to somebody else who read the book as soon as you finish. (Vogue Books, April 25, 2024)
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