Join us February 13th at Tractor Brewing from 5:00-7:00 pm to discuss our featured title for January. We are reading Dark Dude by Oscar Hijuelos.
Here’s a sneak peek into the book (from Goodreads):
He didn’t say good-bye. He didn’t leave a phone number. And he didn’t plan on coming back – ever.
In Wisconsin, Rico could blend in. His light hair and lighter skin wouldn’t make him the “dark dude” or the punching bag for the whole neighborhood. The Midwest is the land of milk and honey, but for Rico Fuentes, it’s really a last resort. Trading Harlem for Wisconsin, though, means giving up on a big part of his identity. And when Rico no longer has to prove that he’s Latino, he almost stops being one. Except he can never have an ordinary white kid’s life, because there are some things that can’t be left behind, that can’t be cut loose or forgotten. These are the things that will be with you forever…. These are the things that will follow you a thousand miles away.
Be sure to get entered in our drawing for a free copy of the book!! All you have to do is comment on any blog post by January 30th!
We hope to see you on February 13th!
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