It is still up in the air about who is choosing the next book, but just in case I am the responsible individual, here is what I am considering:
"The River Why" by David James Duncan
Written by a NW writer. Funny, philosophical, Oregon-oriented.
"A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" by Dave Eggers
The author is the founder of lit-comedy-mag "McSweeneys" and a series of writing/reading outreach centers for kids around the country. This was his first book. Autobiographical, maybe.
"Blindess" by Jose Saramango
Won the Pulitzer and other prizes several years ago. Has always intrigued me.
"The Shell Collector" by Anthony Doerr (this is a book of short stories - how does everyone feel about short stories?)
Beautiful, creative, surreal stories.
"St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves" by Karen Russell (another book of short stories)
Ditto. But different.
If you have any particular thoughts on these, please let me know.
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