Heatwave

 

Photo by cocarinne : https://www.pexels.com/photo/tied-rope-decorating-light-wall-in-room-7260273/

As we are experiencing the first heatwave of the season we couldn't enjoy Jane's beautiful backyard, but sat very comfortably in the front room. Once again, it was wonderful to be together, chatting and enjoying Jane's thoughtful hospitality. 

We all had something to say about The Measure, and brought forward many themes in and beyond the book. These are challenging times for the world, and as we are aging the question resonates: "What will you do with your one wild and precious life?"  How do individuals choose between "Seize the day" and  "What will be will be"? The book explores interesting ideas about human rights, politics and personal choices. 

Our next book is Table for Two by Amor Towles and we will meet at Jo's place on July 17th at 1 pm. In August we may decide to share what we've been reading instead of choosing one book, but we can figure that out at the July meeting when we will have to decide on an August location as well. 

Here is Margaret Atwood reading Dance of the Happy Shades by Alice Munro. 

Books we mentioned: 

• Long Island by Colm Toibin
• The Fraud by Zadie Smith
• White Teeth by Zadie Smith
• Infectious Generosity by Chris Anderson
  
• The Reason You Walk by Wab Kinew
• Permanent Astonishment by Tomson Highway

What We are Watching:

• Fallout - Prime
• Saving Bea - Netflix
• A Confession - Britbox
• Maestro in Blue - Netflix
• Under Paris - Netflix
• The Sympathizer - Crave
• Deadwind - Netflix
• Page Eight - Netflix
   

Michael Lewis in conversation with Amor Towles