Thursday, October 7th marked our ninth meeting - to discuss our EIGHTH book, The Accidental Tourist! The lovely Hannah hosted the Bookettes in the grand and elegant - and so cozy! - community room of her building in Northeast Minneapolis. A spectacular setting it was! (Especially, as some of us were able to enjoy following the meeting, the view from the roof...wowza.)
To start off...the food. What an unspeakably delectable French feast (inspired, of course, by Anne Tyler's literary trip to Paris in TAT)! I am still dreaming of the French wine, baguettes with baked brie, Nicoise salad, and make-your-own crepes....yummmm! I can't think of anything more drool-worthy.
The evening was enhanced even further with yet another hearty, insightful discussion on the reading material. Quite naturally, perspectives varied on The Accidental Tourist as a whole. Topics ranged from character development (or the lack thereof), our own traveling styles, the concept of making real life decisions, motivations, and whether it is possible, as Muriel maintains, to "use somebody up." Discussion questions listed in the back of the book also sparked some healthy debate!
Thanks to Geena Davis (and some other Hollywood folk), The Accidental Tourist is also now a movie...initiating a new Bookettes proposal: movie nights (to be scheduled in-between discussion meetings)! While six weeks is often required in order to finish the proverbial selected book for each meeting, many of us simply long for a chance to spend some more fun time together! What better solution than joining up on a free night for a good flick and perhaps a drink and appetizer (or two)? I suggest we call it..."The Meetings In Between." ;)
Lastly, many many thanks go to the dear Hannah Berg for hosting a spectacular book club, and for being a valued member for just three short months! We will miss you tons, and of course wish you happy times in North Carolina. Thank you for devoting your time, wisdom, and insights to our group of lucky girls!
~Christine
Love the post, thanks! Hey, do you remember when Colleen is hosting? I was going to update the info in the sidebar but turns out I never wrote that date down. Just have to make sure I leave that day free! : )
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