Alexandria, VA – In April, the Zebra Book Club once again gathered at the welcoming Aldo’s Italian Kitchen restaurant. The monthly book club brought eleven members—nine regulars and two newcomers —together to discuss the April book selection, “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins.
The novel, published in 2020, was recommended by a book club member and received enough votes to be included in the list of eleven books that the book club will read through January 2026. Members’ voices matter in shaping the book club’s reading list.
Amidst the cheerful ambiance and decor of Aldo’s, the members engaged in lively discussions about the harrowing journey of a young mother and her son who had to escape from the Mexican cartel. This narrative deeply resonated with everyone.
The Zebra Book Club, which started as an online book club during the COVID-19 pandemic, meets monthly on the last Monday of each month. May will be an exception, as the designated Monday is Memorial Day. The group will meet on Tuesday, May 27, at Mystic Bar & Grill, located at 220 N. Lee St., Old Town, Alexandria, VA 22314.
The group’s May book read is “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”, by Rufi Thrope. The book won the Goodreads Choice Award for best fiction in 2024. According to The Washington Post, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles is the feel-good novel we need right now.”
New attendees are always welcome at the monthly meetings. Those interested can follow the Zebra Book Club on Facebook or contact them at [email protected].
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