This is the second gathering to discuss S.F. Bay Area author Gail Tsukiyama’s acclaimed 1994 novel The Samurai’s Garden. Due to the drastic resurgence of COVID-19 in California, the discussion series has been limited to just two gatherings. Later this summer or fall, whenever the COVID-19 crisis seems to ebb, we will make plans to gather again. Leading the discussion series are Rev. Janice Kamikawa and Cathy Sapunor.

Location: Home of Cathy Sapunor. Contact the church office for directions or Zoom log-in details.

A few copies of the book are still available for $6 (pay by cash or check). It’s a relatively quick read. Contact Cathy Sapunor to have one mailed or delivered to you. You can also e-mail Cathy if you want to be notified when the series resumes, or if you are interested in learning of any other discussion series.

Set in Japan in days leading up to WW II, The Samurai’s Garden features romance . . . a story of isolation due to illness . . . and memorable characters struggling with prejudice, distrust and anxiety . . . set amidst the appreciation of nature — making it an ideal read for the turbulent and uncertain times of our 2020 summer.

“An extraordinary graceful and moving novel about goodness and beauty. Tsukiyama is a wise and spellbinding storytelling.” —Booklist