Books & Bars discussion

What do you think of Room by Emma Donoghue for August?
Lonely Polygamist by Brady Udall for Sept maybe? Other ideas?

If we're going heavy I would highly recommend "Matterhorn" by Karl Marlantes

Selfishly, I'd love that. Have been meaning to read it and everyone I know who's read it has loved it. It also seems like it has potential to generate discussion!

Wow, Matterhorn does sound heavy, but good. Also, looking at these titles for the rest of the year:
The Gargoyle, Sleight, Freedom, Shadow of the Wind, The Secret History, another local, a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein (probably next year)

other contenders: Just Kids, Windup Girl, Skippy Dies, Autobio of Mark Twain?

& what classic should we do this year?

I liked The Windup Girl quite a bit, but maybe more for genre fans than for dabblers.

Yes, for August we will do Room by Emma Donoghue.

Future picks may include:
The Lonely Polygamist - Brady Udall
Swamplandia - Karen Russell
The Gargoyle - Andrew Davison
Freedom - Jonathan Franzen
Next - James Hynes
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
Skippy Dies - Paul Murray or
An Evening of Long Goodbyes: A Novel by Paul Murray
The Blind Assassin - Margaret Atwood
Driftless - David Rhodes
Sleight - Kirsten Kaschock

Or might not. Suggest something fresh! Thanks for reading.

Room was a really good book, who knew how interesting such a small location, and mind, could end up being. Good choice.