Everything I know about surfing I learned from watching Australians hang ten on ESPN during the summer of 1989 and by freaking out to the appearance of Dick Dale on Beverly Hills, 90210. I haven't let that get in the way of selecting a book for May's book club meeting.
Let's read TAPPING THE SOURCE by Kem Nunn.
How can we go wrong with something described as "surf noir?" From the notes I've read online, the book is about a guy who grows up in California's desert then moves to Huntington Beach where he finds the seedy underbelly of the surf world and tracks down rumors of his sister's murder.
You've got less than a month to purchase and read the book. Due to Memorial Day and other late May commitments, the meeting will be held SUNDAY, MAY 18th at 1pm.
I'm hosting the gathering at my apartment in Fort Greene.
Booze is up to you. As for the "brunch" portion of our day, I'll order a few pies from the word-burning oven at Graziella's. (Sadly, there is no California Pizza Kitchen in Brooklyn.)
Look for a discussion guide and reminder in a week or two.
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Holy cow, THIS BOOK IS REALLY GOOD. Excellent choice, Marc! Where did you hear about it?
Wow! Ami likes it! I'm excited to read it now. Also, the cover says that it was a National Book Award Finalist. Everyone loves it! It's funny none of us had heard of it.
Marc, surfer noir is turning out to be a better bet than paranormal romance. Who'd have guessed that the battle of the genre wars would have turned out this way?
In honor of your book club, I will eat at California Pizza Kitchen on May 18 at 1:00 (your time). Anything in particular you wanted me to order? :)
PINEAPPLE, Barrie, definitely pineapple!
Also, just for the record I want to say that this book has some crazy parts. Holy cow.
Guys! I'm loving this book, too! I'm less than a third of the way through, but i'm calling it The Outsiders meets Chinatown. Anyone further along than I am? agree/disagree?
Seriously, shit gets crazy at the end Megan. Prepare yourself.
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