Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer

Meeting at the usual place, upstairs at the The Shakespeare Hotel, 200 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, we will be discussing Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer.

A hapless young American man arrives in the Tuscan hills to catalog the contents of a crumbling villa for its eccentric 92-year-old owner. What begins as a quiet archivist’s job quickly unravels into a sun-drenched farce of missing masterpieces, gin-swilling aristocrats, secret schemes, and an unexpected affair with a married man. Villa Coco is a joyful, life-affirming comedy about queer desire, chosen family, and how seriously we should take ourselves.

The book is easily available from the usual places, including local libraries. A free pdf is available from our friend Anna or from Dale at dalemills@cantab.net

We meet upstairs in one of the semi-private rooms. Look for the sign or ask at the bar to find us. We are a friendly lot. Newcomers are welcome.