This modern masterpiece draws a stunning portrait of friendship and parallels that of a nation's joys and trials. This book group meets monthly. Novel-readers who are 18 years and older are welcome to drop in. Participants are expected to read the featured title, and comments from those who have read the book hold special merit. No topic is off limits; there is no censorship, but the interests of the group matter. Branch librarian Susan chooses titles that are relatively new award-winners and available in paperback. Five copies are provided by FOAL for loan, in addition to those in the library.