Consider these

We all seem to be excited about reading The Orchardist, so that will be our May book. Other books that only got a couple of votes are these:
Round House
Quiet
Wild
Light Between the Oceans
Flight Behavior
A Possible Life: A Novel in Five Parts

Brenda also mentioned a book set in Maine that sounds wonderful: The Summer Guest.
What would you like to read?

Books we didn't choose, a book we should choose

Here's a list of nominated books that weren't chosen (yet):
The Accordion Family
The Art of Fielding
Swamplandia
The Rules of Civility
The Marriage Plot
In the Kingdom of Men
The Chaperone
Eating Animals
Drop Dead Healthy
Life
Wild
And--any book by Michael Pollen

Here's one that begs to be read by all Seattleites: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple. If you haven't yet heard about this one, the title character finds herself reluctantly in Seattle, immersed in all of the city's cliches. I'm definitely putting it on my "must read" list.

Books for May and June

We've added books for May and June-- Lunatic Express in May, and Buddha in the Attic for June.
If you want to do any additional reading prior to discussing Lunatic Express, the author also has a blog (http://thelunaticexpress.com/)though the most recent post is about a year ago.

The Paris Wife

I just finished The Paris Wife and it's inspiring me to read some Hemingway. Anyone have a favorite book of his? When we discuss this book in a few months, I think it could be interesting to pair it with Hemingway's own memoir of the same period in his life, A Movable Feast. Thoughts?

Books for the year

I've posted the books we've chosen to read in the next year at the left, but thought everyone might like the list of all nominated books. In no particular order, here they are:
The Art of Racing in the Rain (much recommended as a read, though generally not thought of as a good discussion book)
Ape House (Abby recommends reading it, and then going to CWU to see the primate facility, and also to the zoo)
Blood, Bones, and Butter (an interesting--though often annoying memoir; okay, that's just my opinion)
Dreams of Joy (Brenda recommends this, but says to first read the prequel, Shanghai Girls).
22 Britannia Road
Left Neglected
Sense and Sensibility
The Book of Scientology (Amy advocates for this one, which has been well-reviewed; she'll give us a report after she's read it)
The Moment (takes place in Berlin prior to fall of the Wall)
Sarah's Key (now a movie with Kirstin Scott Thomas, an actress I love watching!)
The Moonstone
The Social Animal (recommended by Nancy--sounds like a fascinating non-fiction read)
My Korean Deli: Risking it All for a Convenience Store (I recommended this one; may not be a good discussion, but a fun book)
Food Inc.
Freedom

Other recommendations? Did I leave something out?

Little Bee author at Seattle Libraries

Great news. Little Bee is this year's selection for Seattle Reads, and the author is making a number of appearances around town in May. You can get all the information here: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults/adu-calendar-of-events#/?i=3
Highlights include: Book It Repertory Theatre staged readings of Little Bee at the Greenwood Branch library on Monday, May 2 (7 p.m.), and on Friday (1 p.m.) May 13 at the Central Library. And several meet the author events, including An Evening with Chris Cleave at 7 p.m. Friday, May 13 at the Central Library. He'll also be at other branch libraries on several dates in May.

My May is really packed, so I'm not sure which of these (if any) I'll be able to make it to. But I know how much everyone loved the book, so hopefully someone can make it to one or more of these events.

Book by Diane Ackerman

Do you remember the Zookeeper's Wife? I loved that book. Incredible story, beautifully told with gorgeous prose. The author, Diane Ackerman, has another book out. It's due out this month; the title is One Hundred Names for Love. I'd love to consider this for our group.

I also noticed the another of my favorite authors, Anna Quindlen, has a book out I haven't read: Every Last One. It's now in paperback. Has anyone read this one?