February '09 -

Memory Mambo

by Achy Obejas (200 Pages)

In Memory Mambo, her first novel, Achy describes the life of Juani, a 25-year-old Cuban lesbian who has to deal with family, work, love, sex, and the weirdness of North American culture. Obejas's writing is sharp and mordantly funny. She understands perfectly how the romance of exile--from a homeland as well as from heterosexuality--and the mundane reality of everyday life balance one another. Memory Mambo is ultimately very moving in its depiction of what it means to find a new and finally safe sense of home.

Leader/Host: Diana

Discussion Meeting: Sunday Feb 8th (2pm tentatively)
Location: TBD.

January '09 -

Brunch Time!

Title: Various (from Secret Santa Selection).

Discussion Meeting: Sunday Jan 11th (11am)
Location: Sarah's place @ 5032 N. Kenmore #3N

(2 blocks from the red line Argyle stop).