by Douglas Coupland – $21.00

Think of a future time when there are no longer any bees and how startling it would be if five people, in different parts of the world, all were stung by a bee! This is the premise for Generation A as it introduces and follows these five men and women and, ultimately, brings them all together in one place.

The characters’ lives, lifestyles, thoughts and imagined stories provide insight into our world as it is now and where it appears to be heading. In particular, issues of literacy and electronic solitude are raised in ways that make the reader both laugh and ponder.

Coupland’s writing is clever and provocative, capturing the spirit of this generation and making us wonder if this is what we want. This book is highly recommended for those who seek both entertainment and puzzlement.