I belong to my daughter's Book Club. She supplies
the good company, calls in the bagel order to Murray's in
Chelsea and sets the table. I sit back, relax and take it all
in, curious as to what each member thinks of the particu-
lar book chosen that month. It's a good group—smart,
insightful, funny, all different professions sharing the dual
passion of friendship and books. It is great for a writer to
be in their company. It's like having your very own focus
group—you listen to what they like in a book; what gave
them pause; what made them want to continue; and what,
if anything, disturbed them. Last month, for the first time,
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