A Visit from the Goon Squad captured a lot of interest and gave us much to talk about. The PowerPoint chapter.
Someone named Tyler J. Petty has worked out timelines for the book. See if you agree.
Here is The New Yorker magazine version of the story Black Box, narrated by Lulu and originally published by Jennifer Egan bit by bit on Twitter.
The next book will by The Little Red Chairs by Edna O'Brien. We will be at Saara's on April 19th.
Books we mentioned:
- Brother by David Chariandy
- Hag-seed by Margaret Atwood
- The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
- The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Worth watching:
Susan’s Grated Apple Tart
Base:
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp white vinegar
In a food processor pulse first 3 ingredients until well blended. While food processor is running, add vinegar and pulse briefly. Dump into an 8” springform pan and pat into the bottom and sides.
Filling:
3 cups grated apple (Cortland, Macintosh)
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp cinnamon
Grate apples and mix with the other ingredients. Pour into shell and smooth top. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Let cool and turn out onto plate.
