Meet the Bourbon Clause

The Bourbon Clause began in January 2015. A choice group of young but mature men came together to discuss Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See. Some say the quality of the conversation was Ivy League, a kind of best rarely achieved by the hackneyed book clubs of the day. A diverse group of seasoned scholars came together and made meaning through conversation. The members engaged in an emotional discourse rich with personal vignette, honest self-examination, and brotherly bonding. Some member chose, also, to get shit-faced.

So far, the group has read:

1. All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr
2. The Power of One, by Bryce Courtenay
3. Shantaram, by Gregory David Roberts
4. Brothas Be, Yo Like George............................., by George Clinton
5. Lost Memory of Skin, by Russell Banks
6. Kindred, by Octavia Butler

Mike chose All the Light.
Zac chose The Power.
Marc chose Shantaram.
Joel chose Yo.
Greggy chose Lost.
Is chose Kindred.

Andrew, Patrick, and Ben haven't chosen yet. Andrew, think of your book. Patrick, Ben – if you come to the next meeting, then we'll consider letting you a choose a book.

Oh, and I chose the name based on the principle that slackers who don't read the book(s) for the meeting should feel inclined to purchase a bottle of quality bourbon for the traveling crate. Pat, don't worry about it.

I will also make a page for each of the books on the horizon. We will post the location of the event, the bourbons (and teas) on tap, and favorite quotes from the book. You will each have permission to edit this blog.