NNO Book Club: We Could Be Heroes

While this group likes “big idea” books, we seem to really love the ones with interesting and memorable characters most. We read “Here and Now and Then” by this author in May 2021 and really enjoyed the characters he created. So – let’s revisit Mike Chen and check out his take on superheros in “We Could be Heroes”.

Book summary from Goodreads
Jamie woke up in an empty apartment with no memory and only a few clues to his identity, but with the ability to read and erase other people’s memories—a power he uses to hold up banks to buy coffee, cat food and books.

Zoe is also searching for her past, and using her abilities of speed and strength…to deliver fast food. And she’ll occasionally put on a cool suit and beat up bad guys, if she feels like it.

When the archrivals meet in a memory-loss support group, they realize the only way to reveal their hidden pasts might be through each other. As they uncover an ongoing threat, suddenly much more is at stake than their fragile friendship. With countless people at risk, Zoe and Jamie will have to recognize that sometimes being a hero starts with trusting someone else—and yourself.

This month's restaurant selection
January 2022 got moved online so let’s try again on visiting Sea Dog Cantina in Clearwater. While I have not been to this location, I have been to the Sea Dog Brewing Company location in Treasure Island and the food was outstanding. This location has some Mexican-inspired nosh and drinks for those that would like to partake.

***Not sure about book club or never been to one before? ***
Read the book (or some of the book). Come to the Meetup. Eat yummy food and chat with folks about what you thought about the book. REPEAT!

***Not sure where to get the book? ***
All books we select have a decent number of copies (at least 3-4 across all formats) at both the Hillsborough and Pinellas County Library. And, of course, you can always buy a copy.

Didn’t finish/hated this book?
Come to the Meetup anyway! If you didn't finish - just be aware, there will be spoilers. If you hated it, come and rant! In my experience, the books that generate the best conversations and the books we really love are rarely the same books.