Our book- for March is "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks. This is yet another hugely popular book with over 40,000 ratings in Amazon. Book Synopsis: "Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name on paintings of the racehorse takes up arms for the Union. On a perilous night, he reunites with the stallion and his groom, very far from the glamor of any racetrack. New York City, 1954. Martha Jackson, a gallery owner celebrated for taking risks on edgy contemporary painters, becomes obsessed with a nineteenth-century equestrian oil painting of mysterious provenance. Washington, DC, 2019. Jess, a Smithsonian scientist from Australia, and Theo, a Nigerian-American art historian, find themselves unexpectedly connected through their shared interest in the horse—one studying the stallion’s bones for clues to his power and endurance, the other uncovering the lost history of the unsung Black horsemen who were critical to his racing success. Based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, Horse is a novel of art and science, love and obsession, and our unfinished reckoning with racism." For anyone new to this book club- you are NOT required to read the books; however, we do read and discuss the books- and any other topics that spin off from those discussions. Still optional to read them. Given our snacks seem to rarely get eaten or only a nibble, you are always welcome to bring a small snack or drink to share, but please do not feel obligated to do so. Looking forward to seeing everyone and happy reading! Tracey