Continuing Theme: WV Authors

D'J know that the Breece D'J Pancake book was a rather huge disappointment? We unanimously agreed that we fully understand why the guy committed suicide. While a skillful architect of prose, Pancake's content reflected such a dark, pessimistic (yet, admittedly, sometimes realistic) view of his world that it's a wonder he made it to age 27. Some of his stories made you literally sick to your stomach and all left us sitting in a dark cloud of despair. Would I read another Pancake book if one were available? No.

We have not given up entirely on the genre of WV authors and in fact have decided to look a little closer to home. Gerald recently spoke with an old friend who mentioned that a Clarksburg author is returning home to make a public appearance later in June. We will begin reading her book titled "The Glass Madonna" for our next meeting. James & Law is said to have paper copies available, or you can download to your kindle. We're tentatively planning to go to the lecture and Hopefully get our copies signed.

Our meetings are no longer taking place at Panera Bread on a regular basis. We've started flitting around town, trying out new cafes and restaurants. Be sure to check here, email or call me for the next meeting spot. Next Tuesday @5 we will be meeting at Hank's Deli beside Home Depot. If the weather is nice, we plan to carpool over to the park behind Bridgeport HS to have a picnic book club. If you haven't joined us in awhile, kick your summer off with a (hopefully) good book, great food & even better friendship! Hope to see you there!

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