May 23: "The Round House," Louise Erdrich, Book Club

Yes, it's that time of the month again.  The members of The Good Book Club will be descending on my house at 7 p.m. for an evening of frivolity, lively literary discussion, and, most importantly, food.

This month's book is Louise Erdrich's National Book Award winning The Round House.  I've been reading it this past week, and all I can say about it is, "Holy shit, it is good."  That may sound crude.  That may sound uneducated.  But this book is riveting, from the first page to the last.  It deals with racism and sexual violence, innocence giving way to comprehension.  I loved it.

And, as far as I can tell, the members of the book club loved it, as well.  That's rare for our club.  Usually, club members are divided, one side really loving the selection, the other side really wanting to burn it.  This month's discussion will be pretty positive.

Saint Marty can't recommend The Round House enough.  It's thought-provoking and moving.  Plus, it goes well with cudighi pizza.

It goes well with good literature.