Talk About a Good Book: Man Called Ove

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Fredrik Backman's new book will be out May 3rd!

One of our favorite authors will be publishing a new book soon, and I wanted to share this interview with fans. Fredrik Backman wrote A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry--both of which our book group read and loved! His newest book is Britt-Marie Was Here and continues the story of one of the primary characters in My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry.

A detailed description of Britt-Marie Was Here and the author interview is available from Shelf Awareness at http://www.shelf-awareness.com/max-issue.html?issue=196#m416. The book will be out on May 3, 2016 and we can hardly wait to read it!

Boys in the Boat - May 2015

At our April 27th meeting, we discussed A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. This book was one of our favorites--everyone loved Ove! Refreshments consisted of potica and fresh fruit.

Our next meeting will be a week earlier than usual due to the Memorial Day holiday. We will meet on Monday, May 18 at 3pm in the Library's Turner Room. The book is Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown. Copies are available at LME Library and the discussion sheet is available at the library or online.

Summary: This book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. It traces the story of the team that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower.

A Man Called Ove - April 2015

At our bookgroup meeting on March 30th, we had 10 members present. Now that the weather is nicer, it was great seeing so many of regular members again. We also had a couple of new faces, and we'd like to welcome new members to our group anytime!

Our March book was The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd and it was thoroughly enjoyed by most members. Refreshments were Huguenot Torte (pecans were used optionally as topping) and fresh fruit.

Our next book group meeting will be Monday, April 27th at 3pm in the LME Library's Turner Room. The April book is A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Books are available at the library desk and the discussion sheet can be picked up or is available online. All are welcome--please join us!

Summary: Meet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him “the bitter neighbor from hell.” But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn’t walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time?

Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents’ association to their very foundations.

A feel-good story in the spirit of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, Fredrik Backman’s novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful and charming exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. (From the publisher.)