Book For August is The Inheritance of Loss

The book for our August book club is The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai. This is the 2007 Booker Man Award Winner. As we were discussing last Tuesday night, the book is dense with description, and a little bit slower reading. It is probably not something you want to save until the last minute to go out and buy, thinking you can knock it out in a weekend. (I don't even think Erica could read this one that fast.) The August meeting will be August 28 at 7:30.

We also went ahead and made our pick for September: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Start thinking about some other books you would like to be reading and we can plan a couple of more months ahead next time we meet. Remember, both fiction and non-fiction are fair game in this group.

Happy reading and see you soon. ~ Jen

Peace Like a River Brought Forth Piece of a Chocolate Cake

Thanks to everyone who came to book club on Tuesday - it was good to see so many people there! And thanks to Erica who brought the Zucchini Chocolate Cake. As promised, here is the recipe:

Zucchini Chocolate Cake
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups shredded zucchini
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate baking chips
1 cup salad oil
4 large eggs

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in zucchini, and chocolate chips. In a small bowl, beat oil and eggs; add to dry mixture and mix well.Spread batter in an oiled 9 by13 inch baking dish or pan.

Bake in a 325° oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. (recipe from Erica's friend Judy Perez)

It sure was a nice treat for such delightful conversation. ~ Jen