November 2025 Bookclub News

Sue's Friendsgiving November 2024

 

Dear Bookclub,

This time last year, our bookclub gathered for a Friendsgiving at Sue's not knowing how much our world would change before our next opportunity to repeat the tradition. Lynne hosted this year and an outpouring of grief for our departed friend blended with remembrances emphasizing the importance of our deep connection. 

 

 

 

Fredrik Backman's, "My Friends", aptly titled, veered into a world of challenged, complicated friendships told through an imaginative story, at once touching and difficult. I found myself amazed, laughing out loud and weary. Ultimately, wishing it had been tighter, I don't think I will easily forget the story and forgive the dragging.   

 

Homer

 

Herrara

Owen

The painting is truly a fictional character. Winslow Homer's "Three Boys on the Shore", Lauren Herrara's "The One" and Caryn Owen's abstract seascape are each stunning in their own way. The reader got to form a unique vision of "The One of the Sea",  a curious aspect to one's understanding of the painting's power in Backman's book. I still really wanted to find the actual work! 

Backman

 

Please take two minutes to watch this entertaining video of Backman discussing the use of art, humor, and emotion in his writing:

 https://youtube.com/shorts/OzUDefQvPMM?si=3T_3LsTwdWWdeRDy

 

Lynne's suggestions for an upcoming read:

"Twice" Mitch Albom

"Good Night, Irene" Luis Alberto Urrea *chosen

"Atmosphere" Taylor Jenkins 

 

 

Happy reading,

LK