August meeting: October book

Today we met at Sue Wood's place, so many people we had to put the folding table to work! Sue had catered magnificently and we all enjoyed the Leichhardt Ricotta Cake in particular.

Most were positive about the book Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Stroud. A novel made up of a series of stories, loosely linked by the presence of Olive, but a big cast of well drawn characters. Liz didn't like the small town claustrophobia of the setting. We agreed that Olive herself wasn't entirely a likeable character, but do we alway want to read about nice people! Some great writing.

The October book will be Claire Messud's The Woman Upstairs. Margaret has read it and liked it, so there is high praise.

Remember that the September book group meeting is at Stella's place, and the book is The Orphan Masters Son by Adam Johnston.

Cheers from Patricia