Book Group November Selection: A Man Called Ove: A Novel

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All Saints Book Group will meet next on Monday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish House for discussion and potluck. We will be discussing the New York Times bestseller A Man Called Ove: A Novel by Fredrik Backman.

Meet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon – the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him “the bitter neighbor from hell.” But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn’t walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time? Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which change one cranky old man and a local residents’ association to their very foundations… (Booklist, starred review).

Bring a dish to share and a beverage of your choice (wine, soft drinks, etc.) and enjoy an evening of fellowship and lively discussion. All are welcome! Please contact Rev. Vicki at the church with questions, vicki@asbts.org.