Collaborative Book Club Selection for May Absolution by Alice McDermott. A virtuoso new novel from Alice McDermott, one of our most observant, most affecting writers, about folly and grace, obligation, sacrifice, and, finally, the quest for absolution in a broken world. A riveting account of women’s lives on the margins of the Vietnam War, from the renowned winner of the National Book Award. The book club will meet Thursday, May 23rd, 7:00pm, via Zoom. Contact Jim Allaire at [email protected] for more information.