West Suburban Books & Bordeaux Discussion Group

Everyone is invited to join other book lovers at Brooks Kitchen & Tap in celebrating the holidays with conversation, drinks, and dining!

There is no agenda and no program, just come and kick back and enjoy lively conversation with interesting people!

Newcomers are always welcome at our gatherings.

Check out the Brooks menu at https://www.brooks-obt.com

Please join your book club friends at Roberto's Ristorante in Elmhurst to discuss the science fiction book Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits by Jason Pargin. This selection, that was originally published under the pen name David Wong, is the first in a 3 book series.

The story follows Zoey Ashe, a young woman who unexpectedly finds herself inheriting and running her late father's criminal empire with assistance from his inner circle known as "The Suits."

Follow our unexpected hero on her journey to the richest and newest city in the world, Tabula Ra$a, as she goes on the run, facing off countless unknown superhuman powers from an ever growing list of enemies she’d never even heard of, in a world where fame and social media status are as glamorous as futuristic super powers and weapons.

Will Zoey figure it out in time?? Sign up and join us in discussing this sci-fi tale!

Newcomers are always welcome at our gatherings.

NOTE: Roberto's has required a $25 minimum food/ beverage purchase.

Parking is available either 1) on the street, 2) in a lot behind the restaurant via the alley or 3) in a lot across the street from the front of the restaurant.

For a look at Roberto's wine, dinner and snack menus, link to:
https://www.robertosristorante.com/

Please kick off the New Year and join your book club friends at Roberto's Ristorante in Elmhurst to discuss "The Lion Women" of Tehren by Marjan Kamali.

This selection is s a captivating historical fiction story that paints a vivid portrait of Iran in the mid-20th century. Through the lens of two young women, Ellie and Homa, this novel explores themes of friendship, love and loss amid the tumultuous political landscape of the time. Kamali’s writing captures the beauty and complexity of Tehran and its people and explores how we are shaped by those we meet when we are young.

Newcomers are always welcome at our gatherings.

NOTE: Roberto's has required a $25 minimum food/ beverage purchase.

Parking is available either 1) on the street, 2) in a lot behind the restaurant via the alley or 3) in a lot across the street from the front of the restaurant.

For a look at Roberto's wine, dinner and snack menus, link to:
https://www.robertosristorante.com/