It has been decided that the next meeting of the Astoria Book and Supper Club will be for the book, The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Below is a brief plot summary according to Wikipedia:
The novel, set in post–Spanish Civil War Barcelona,
concerns a young boy, Daniel Sempere. Just after the war, Daniel's
father takes him to the secret Cemetery of Forgotten Books, a huge
library of old, forgotten titles lovingly preserved by a select few
initiates. According to tradition, everyone initiated to this secret
place is allowed to take one book from it and must protect it for life.
Daniel selects a book called The Shadow of the Wind by Julián
Carax. That night he takes the book home and reads it, completely
engrossed. Daniel then attempts to look for other books by this unknown
author but can find none. All he comes across are stories of a strange
man – calling himself Laín Coubert, after a character in the book who
happens to be the Devil – who has been seeking out Carax's books for decades, buying them all and burning them.
This book is definitely for book lovers, and it's a quick, fun read-perfect for summer. It's full of suspense and intrigue, and it just happens to take place in Barcelona, a city full of delicious treats. I'm thinking paella, boquerones, olives, croquettes, pan con tomate, jamon, sangria and cava...
So, get yourself a copy of the book if you don't have one already, and we'll meet on a Monday night towards the end of July to discuss and feast Barcelona style (only this dinner will be served before 10 PM, unfortunately).
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