The Orchardist

Our May book was a lovely novel set in early Pacific Northwest history.  Taking place in Eastern Washington, (think Wenatchee and Chelan)  The Orchardist is about a solitary figure and a couple of girls that happen upon his property.  The author, Amanda Coplin, has a calm and easy way about her writing that is reminiscent of Steinbeck.  Simple, yet complex characters that allow you to be the fly on the cabin walls.  It was easy to get drawn into to the story the author created but still let her reader  create their own pictures and outcomes in their head.  It was also a lovely read for those in the PNW familiar with the names and places and imagining a time just as the railroad hit the area.   I think all the ladies of the club would recommend this.  oh and I can't forget the food!  We met at a japanese restaurant in kirkland called Izumi.  The fish was extremely fresh and the restaurant very traditional.  I recommend the sushi sampler.  They close early on Wednesdays so, of course, we closed the place down.