Book Club...

This was the book that my book club just read for tonight's meeting.  Now, based on the title alone I was skeptical.  In fact, had I seen it sitting on the shelf at the book store, I would have walked right by it.  But, based on the fact that I am trying to be more social and that I love to read and discuss books, I decided what the heck.

My goodness this is a wonderful book!  It is written in the form of letters written between many different people.  To some this would prove to be irritating and a huge turn off.  For me, it doesn't bother me one bit.  I have to say that this book grabbed hold of me from the onset and never let go.  By the middle of the book I found myself lost within the characters and had to remind myself that the story wasn't true, but fictional.  

The story line was wonderful, the characters were divine and full of personality, the writing was just perfect.  The only complaint I have about the entire book was that it ended and I wanted more.  For me, not so much a negative, but a positive.

The story has history, friendship, loyalty, love, and fills you with the joy of hope and wonder.  I highly recommend this book.

Next month's selection?  As many desired further discussion after reading Loving Frank, they chose T.C. Boyle's book The Women.  I did not read Loving Frank, so I think I will need to read both books for next month's discussion.  Obviously this can be done, but will I find the time?  Fingers crossed!

What about you?  Are you a reader?  Do you belong to a book club or do you enjoy discussing books?  Any book recommendations?  I'd love to hear your thoughts on some of your favorite or least favorite books.