Tuesday
November 17, 2015
7:00
This
sweeping, carefully plotted novel traces the history, from 1920 to the Cold War
era, of a single Iowa farming family. Each chapter focuses on one year, setting
the minor catastrophes and victories of the family’s life against a backdrop of
historical change, particularly the Great Depression. As the children branch
out from their tiny town, so, too, does the story, eventually encompassing
several generations, cities, and cultural movements. The first of a trilogy,
this novel was published in 2014, followed by Early Warning and just published Golden Age. Smiley delivers a straightforward, old-fashioned tale
of rural family life in changing times, depicting isolated farm life with
precision.
Meeting the 3rd Tuesday of the month
at 7:00 pm
Please pre-register by calling
419-586-4442 or
email Connie Gray at connieg@mercerlibrary.org
