Monday, October 19, 2009

The Book Club Is Back!!

It's time for another book club here at Rolling Around In My Head. We've had two thus far, Thread of Grace and Zoo Station. Both wonderful books and both, by accident not design, set in the during the Second World War. The book chosen this time,The Lottery, is set in present times so will be a big change and a welcome relief to those who do not like historical fiction or tales of war.

Patrica Wood's book tells the tale of a man with a 76 point IQ, that extra point makes a huge difference to him because it means that he's not 'r@tarded'. This alone is worth discussing. The title gives away the only plot point I'm willing to mention here. The main character wins the state lottery. The book is not about the money but about what money does to those around him. Family, friends, acquaintences are very much affected by his winning.

His Grandmother taught him survival skills. She knew that the thorny issue of 'trust' was a difficult thing for him and therefore ensured that he had some rules to follow. Extremely thoughtful parenting there.

The book is not as predictable as its plot may suggest. I was taken aback by the twists and turns and found myself tensing up at a very realistic portrayal of preditors and prey.

An interesting read. It's newly released in paperback so it won't be too expensive.

Here's what happens. All you do is sign up here in the comments section. If we get 7 or more signed up, we'll go ahead and set a date for the book club. Right now I'm thinking the first week of January. That will give everyone a lot of time to get the book and get reading it. It also will time well with the book club at work. Vita has a book club and we'll be doing The Lottery in January as well.

Hop on board, the last two were wonderful, this book looks to be the same.
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30 comments:

  1. Unknown19 October 2009 at 02:30

    I'm in - it sounds like a good book. I just added it to my wish list on audible.com and will use my next credit to get it to listen to while I drive.

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  2. Heather19 October 2009 at 05:43

    The book club arrived just in time to add The Lottery to my Xmas list.
    I really surprised myself last time as I enjoyed reading Zoo Station far more than I thought I would.

    I'm in.

    Heather

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  3. Jen19 October 2009 at 06:29

    Count me in- it sounds like an interesting book!

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  4. Anonymous19 October 2009 at 07:07

    I'm in!
    Susan Ludwig Goharriz

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  5. Kristin19 October 2009 at 08:31

    I just reserved it at the library (yay for a completely online system).

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  6. Heather Simmons19 October 2009 at 10:11

    If I can get a copy here in Oz, I'm in...

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  7. Jan19 October 2009 at 11:02

    Hi I would love to be part of the book club. I am going out this afternoon to get the book if I can find it here. I would like to pick up the other two books you mentioned as well. There are two books called the Zoo Station listed in Fantastic Fiction with two different authors. Who is the author of the one your previous book club was on.
    Thanks

    Jan

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  8. bevbct19 October 2009 at 11:16

    I'm in - sounds like a good read.

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  9. theknapper19 October 2009 at 15:39

    You mentionned this book awhile ago.It was a good read!

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  10. Dave Hingsburger19 October 2009 at 17:08

    Zoo Station is by David Downing

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  11. Karyn19 October 2009 at 18:00

    add me to the list

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  12. Unknown19 October 2009 at 18:11

    I'm in forsure! sounds like an interesting read.

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  13. Belinda19 October 2009 at 18:39

    Add me to the list too. The book sounds intriguing.

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  14. Heike Fabig19 October 2009 at 20:37

    Of course i'm in! Wouldn't miss it and it sounds like an intersting read, what with being a parent.

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  15. Adelaide Dupont19 October 2009 at 22:11

    And me!

    I thought that the protagonist of The Lottery was on the autistic spectrum.

    Yes, it was very popular for a while there in 2008. Papa did not like it because it reminded him too much of Forrest Gump (the film, not the book).

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  16. CJ20 October 2009 at 00:57

    Count me in!

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  17. Dave Hingsburger20 October 2009 at 05:12

    ok, we're on! I'll do an update in December and then pick a date in January ... Rah

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  18. Colleen20 October 2009 at 09:55

    Dear Dave:

    I loved the other books. Count me in for this one.

    Colleen

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  19. Tamara20 October 2009 at 11:34

    In too - ordered it this morning from Amazon -

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  20. **~MaggieLynn~**20 October 2009 at 11:47

    Please add me to the list for the book club. Thank you.

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  21. Anonymous20 October 2009 at 11:49

    Sign me up..it sounds fantastic. i am a huge fan of yours Dave. I saw you speak at The Equal Justice conference for Arc NJ in April. I have followed your blog for years. Can't wait to read the book

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  22. Myrrien20 October 2009 at 14:35

    Just ordered mine from the local library, you must have a lot of readers in my town Dave as all 10 copies are reserved! Looking forward to reading it.

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  23. Kimberley21 October 2009 at 12:08

    I am in, sounds very interesting!!

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  24. I am.21 October 2009 at 19:17

    I'm in! Any excuse to spend the afternoon in Borders.... haha

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  25. Emma23 October 2009 at 11:39

    I love the book club!

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  26. Karen23 October 2009 at 11:57

    I'm in! Sounds great.

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  27. ORION30 October 2009 at 18:12

    Aloha!
    Thank you so much for selecting my novel!
    Please feel free to send on any questions you have.
    Or ask them on my blog,
    Much aloha,
    Patricia Wood

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  28. rickismom3 November 2009 at 17:04

    I am in, I asked someone for a copy.

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  29. Sonia Connolly14 November 2009 at 20:38

    I read the book based on your recommendation, and reviewed in on my blog Curious, Healing: Lottery by Patricia Wood.

    Thanks for the pointer!

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  30. Anonymous3 December 2009 at 11:57

    Hi,

    I am in.

    Natalie

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