Books 1 through 3

Book 1: Empire Falls by Richard Russo (fiction)
Selected by: Rebecca
Discussion venue: Potluck lunch at Rebecca's in Santa Cruz
Note: Pulitzer Prize winning book

Book 2: East of Eden by John Steinbeck (fiction)
Selected by: Amy
Discussion venue: California Pizza Kitchen in Palo Alto

Book 3: The Liar's Club by Mary Karr (memoir)

Selected by: Jennifer
Discussion venue: Dinner at Jennifer's in Palo Alto