Minnesota, A Literary Powerhouse Book Club

Calling all bookworms and Minnesota enthusiasts! Welcome to our Minnesota: A literary Powerhouse Book Club – where the pages come alive with the vibrant tales and rich narratives crafted by local literary talents. Join us for a journey through the heartland of literature as we explore the works of Minnesota's finest wordsmiths. From the snowy landscapes of Louise Erdrich to the urban charm of F. Scott Fitzgerald, each month we delve into a new masterpiece, celebrating the diverse voices and captivating stories that define our state. Best of all, it's completely free to join – just bring your love of reading and a passion for all things Minnesota. During the book club meeting we will be reviewing the book so make sure you've read some or all of the book. Registration is not required, just swing by!
This week we will be discussing the book "Doorman Wanted", by Glenn R. Miller.
Henry Franken has a problem with money-he has too much of it. When his unprincipled father dies, thirty-three-year-old Henry inherits a massive estate, including an Upper East Side residential building. He must confront the reality of his new financial status, directly conflicting with his well-honed identity as a "progressive liberal." When he shows up to collect the keys to his father's building, he notices a sign: "Doorman Wanted." Seeing a chance to stave off the complexities of his inheritance, Henry applies for the position under a pseudonym . . . and gets it. Now, no one in the building knows that Doorman "Franklin Hanratty" is the building's new mysterious owner.
Through interactions with residents and the homeless outside his door, Henry develops from an idealistic young person avoiding the demands of his fortune, into a man who accepts the opportunity to direct that wealth toward a broader good.