Bill's Book Group (for Guys): Less, Moldover, and an Updated Syllabus

It was a big week for the Book Group last week and I want to thank everyone who made it to the store on Tuesday night for Joe's book launch party for Every Moment After or Wednesday for the discussion of Less. I give a special shout to those of you (there were 14!) who made both nights. Joe and I both really appreciate the enthusiasm and support. It was standing room only on Tuesday night including all the way up the stairs. I counted over 90 people in the room. And now Joe hits the road for book promotion!

We had about 25 of you in for the discussion on Wednesday and I'm increasingly amazed at our ability to have a disciplined and cogent conversation over the course of the two hours with the large group. I was just looking back and by my calculations, Less was the 50th meeting of Bill's Book Group for Guys. (I've included an updated list of our reading selections below.) Several of you have been with us since the beginning, but we've picked up some great friends along the way. I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of you. For me personally, the conversations and friendships that have emerged through the Group are one of the best developments out of our purchase of the store a little over 8 years ago.

All thumbs Up!

As you all should know by now, our next meeting is slated for Wednesday, May 22nd at 7pm. We'll be reading Every Moment After with the author in attendance.....

Hope to see you all there!

Updated BBGG Reading List

The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain

Cooper's Creek by Alan Moorehead

The New Confessions by William Boyd

A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers

Headlong by Michael Frayn

The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner

The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

The Nick Adams Stories by Ernest Hemingway

The Son by Phillipp Meyer

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carre

We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler