The Friday Night Club, a novel

*A Wild Journey To The Altar*
"For some people, getting married to your college sweetheart makes perfect sense. However, the trip to the altar may be the logical thing to do, but for our hero, Davis Robertson, the journey is filled with many wild twists and turns, thanks in large part to the antics of his close circle of friends - aka, The Friday Night Club.

Not only do they uphold their long-standing tradition of outrageous debauchery for Davis' wild and wooly bachelor party, Davis spends most of the time prior to the wedding rehashing the other loves and lusts of his life, as he tries to come to grips with a lot of emotional baggage. He seems to have good intentions, but worries that his life is going to become a boring and passionless existence, if he goes along with the planned nuptuals. Certainly, his plight is not all that uncommon in modern society; most of us can relate.

The author, Jake Lurie, writes a breezy, often hilarious and occassionally poignant narrative which keeps the reader fully engaged in the antics of these old college buddies over the years. For most guys who've experienced the wilder side of college life - the parties, the alchohol fueled sexual encounters, the fights, the pranks, the hangovers - The Friday Night Club is sure to stir some fond and perhaps not-so-fond memories. In the end, Davis seems to have come of age through all the turmoil, giving us hope that his married life won't be so bad after all. Based on past experiences, it seems inevitable his life will be anything but dull going forward.

For the reader, Davis' wild journey makes for a most enlightening and entertaining tale. You'll be glad you tagged along for the ride." (Larry Underwood, 03/26/10)

*WILLIE AND JULIO SING BACKUP* (Amazon.com Top 1000 Reviewer -- Vine Voice)
"Okay, so everyone else reviewing THE FRIDAY NIGHT CLUB is reminded of everything from The Hangover or High Fidelity to The Breakfast Club and How I met your Mother. My foray into the pages of Jacob Lurie's semi-autobiographical tome called to mind a plethora of images ranging from Ocean's Eleven (the protagonist Davis has his own personal "rat pack") to I Love You, Man as well as the writings of Albert Camus and Kierkegaard. Now don't say," What, is she nuts? What do Camus and Kierkegaard have to do with some over-grown adolescent standing at the alter ready to wet himself at the thought of actually committing to one woman for the rest of his life?" For that matter, what do they have to do with drunken parties, wild Vegas jaunts and women, women, women you ask? Well both Camus and Kierkegaard were basically existentialists who believed that the individual was solely responsible for giving their own life meaning and living that life passionately in spite of obstacles..........and boy are the characters in this novel into that philosophy.

THE FRIDAY NIGHT CLUB's chief protagonist Davis Robertson and his old college friends have come together in the four days preceding Davis's marriage to Pamela and go into "full court press" mode in their attempt to reminisce about and re-live situations from those good old days of their youth (you can almost hear Willie and Julio singing "To all the girls I've loved before" in the background.")

The discourse is liberally peppered with "F" bombs and the flashbacks into the "buddies" questionable histories and their stories, while amusing in parts, are definitely not for those easily offended by the things that naturally occur when guys are with guys............... like a lot of swearing and overt references to sexual encounters. This is definitely a buddy book, however I feel that young women would probably find it not only amusing but could potentially use it as an instruction manual for understanding and coping with the male psyche." (Bookworm, 02/24/10)

*In One Word: AMAZING!*
"YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK! NOW! Don't even bother with the rest of this review, just READ THE BOOK!

Just in case it's not clear; I absolutely loved The Friday Night Club! From the very first sentence, I was totally hooked. I couldn't put it down. It's hilarious, touching, and amazingly well-written. The character development and dialogue are brilliant, and I am eagerly anticipating Mr. Lurie's next work! Go! Read it now!" (Supadlicious, 02/23/10)

*Great FUNNY first effort*
"I think Jacob Nelson Lurie is an author to watch. His first effort THE FRIDAY NIGHT CLUB, A NOVEL is a fast wild ride. Disclaimers start you out, three of them actually but let me quote from two:
"Disclaimer A: This is a true story. Aside from the parts that aren't true, of which there are a few, though not as many as you would believe....... " This started me off with a smile.
"Disclaimer C: Whether you know this or not, these people are your friends, your lovers, or your family. I guarantee that you know someone like one of those characters. I guarantee that person has lived a life more interesting than all these characters combined. I guarantee that if you didn't know that person then, you would hate who they were. And I can guarantee that you love that person now."
I think after finishing the book this is true. You will recognize a friend that you have among, Davis Robert's friend, Jonesy, Peter, Divan, even the gals, Pamela, Hillary, Naomi, Heather and more.
This book if funny and poignant at the same time. It was compared to Hangover in several reviews. I don't think so except the obvious, marrage and friends. The characters and events in the novel are easier to believe than those in the movie. You can easily recognize the incidents as something the reader has done in life, if you drink and have life long friends.
Even the ABOUT THE AUTHOR at the end is funny. RECOMMENDED!" (James L. Woolridge "Wool in Jupiter FL", 02/22/10)

*The Friday Night Club is a novel with themes relevant to young men* (Amazon.com Top 500 Reviewer)
"Jacob Lurie is a writer who understands human relationships. Men often sabotage their relationships with women with their actions. Men also do things without thinking of the consequences. There is a bond of loyalty between the male characters in this book. Lurie establishes these themes clearly.

I could see myself making friends with all the people in this book. It would be fun being friends with a professional actor. I have a long time loyal friend like the character Adam Jones. It is hard for me to maintain ties with my friends now nearing middle age, but I try. These characters are real people as Lurie states in the disclaimer. It would be interesting to meet them in real life.

Lurie switches too abruptly from one time period to another at times. I would advise readers to read this book slowly to grasp how each character fits into the plot of the novel. It is kind of difficult to keep track of the relationships in the beginning. This novel requires the full attention of the reader. This novel motivates me to strengthen the relationships I have with my male and female friends. The Friday Night Club is an entertaining novel with themes relevant to young men. I enjoyed it." (Robert G. Yokoyama, 03/17/10)

*The Hangover meets High Fidelity* (Amazon.com Top 500 reviewer -- Vine Voice)
"Davis is getting married in a few days, and his best friends have come to support him. In college they made up the nucleus of The Friday Night Club, a regular gathering of alcohol-fueled mayhem that the guys do their best to recreate before he ties the knot. Cold feet doesn't quite cover Davis's dilemma. He loves his bride-to-be, but he's involved with another woman (or is it two) and still pining for the one that got away. His buddies have issues of their own, and they all have a history that is going to play out over the course of this unforgettable bachelor party.

I'm not sure how you'd classify a novel like this. It's largely about the romantic lives of its main characters, so the "chick-lit" tag might apply, except that it doesn't really. Romantic comedy adventure, perhaps? I guess what you call it matters a lot less than the fact that The Friday Night Club is an entertaining read.

Part High Fidelity: A Novel, part Swingers and part The Hangover (Unrated Edition) [Blu-ray], The Friday Night Club is a tale about life and love as much as it is a chronicle about drunken debauchery. The story alternates between the bachelor party/rehearsal dinner/wedding timeline and flashbacks to key events since the Friday Night Club was originated. This can get distracting at times, but after a while you start to go with the flow and appreciate the pace. Lurie maintains interest throughout with razor sharp dialogue and just the right amount of pop culture references. I found myself thinking about the characters and their situations even when I wasn't reading the book, which doesn't happen very often. Even though I never actually sympathized with Davis's plight (sorry, but I just can't pity the guy who has to choose between half a dozen beautiful women), I still found his tale captivating, not to mention quite entertaining.

The Friday Night Club is self-published, but that says more about the short-sightedness of major publishers than it does this novel's merits. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Friday Night Club to anyone looking for a good, genuinely funny, tale about love and strippers." (Justin Gaines "Corporate Rocker", 03/15/10)

*Entertaining* (Amazon.com Top 1000 reviewer)
"This book is much better than the movie 'Hangover'. The movie started off funny, but deteriorated rapidly with ridiculous events that didn't make much sense, but this story felt real to me. I mean, yes, in the author's note, he explains that they were inspired from real-life friends and the like, but even without that knowledge, I would have enjoyed the book. The dialogue and actions all felt real to me and flowed smoothly with a nice writing style, and some of it reminded me of my own college days (ah, the stories I could tell)

Some of the parts were simply laugh-out-loud funny, and actions/reactions often brought a smile to my nface. The ending was also good. It was nice and happy, but by no means cliched or contrived, and I especially liked the main character's line of thoughts, especially in the final chapter. Kudos on a entertaining debut novel!" ("M" CultOfStrawverry, 03/12/10)

*Read This Novel If You Want To Understand*
"I don't hate anyone, but I came close to hating Tucker Max when I skimmed his memoir, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. I think he is a self obsessed, spoiled narcissist. I think the popularity of his writings spell some sort of underlying decay of the morality of American men. He is a death to all virtue. Mr. Lurie is no Tucker Max. Some reviews made it seem that this book was written in the same vein as Tucker Max, so I went into reading it with a heavy heart. Mr. Lurie quickly changed my pre-conceived notions with his tremendous wit and hilarious dialogue. I, a self confessed philosophical curmudgeon, was very impressed with his ability to weave fresh dialogue and character sketches together in a narrative that has distinctive time and location changes. This book is also ripe with meaning, something entirely lacking in any of the heretofore published "di** lit". Most of that seems to be, "I saw this chick, I f****d her, high five and beer all around.) I did laugh out loud in several instances while reading The Friday Night Club. IMHO, Mr. Lurie accomplishes all of these feats seamlessly.

To Marry or not to Marry. That is the question. This question plagues young American men, and Mr. Lurie has found a way to make it entertaining. Mr. Lurie is able to penetrate the psychology of a thoroughly confused modern American man. One one hand we have a woman that will make a lovely wife, on the other hand we have the hundreds of one night stands and drunken matings of our lusts.

I hope his book finds a wide audience. I hope it gets optioned for a movie. I know that movie will be much better than I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. I am eager to read Mr. Lurie's future works and this novel is just another representation of the fact that edgy literary output is moving away from the stale traditional publishing houses to those independent authors with the willingness to take personal risks to bring their visions to the light of day." (Jeffrey M. Hopkins, 03/10/10)

*Friday Night Club*
"I have not read a book that reminded me of so many people I already know, it was easy to relate to what Davis was going through and I have had friends just like Peter. This was a great read and it kept me interested the whole time wondering if he was going to get married for real or not. The author has a knack for getting you hooked in just a few pages. I give the book a 5 star rating all the way and I have already giving the book to other friends in my age group that can also relate to what Jake Lauri has written. I look forward to other novals coming from this talented writer." (Kathleen Henry, 03/06/10)

*Excellent wit!!*
"For those who like their entertainment robust and hilarious the Vegas shenanigans of main character, Davis Robertson, and his friends are right on the money. You'll shake your head, say "No way is Lurie going there," and then burst out laughing as he does indeed "go there." The dialogue is so enjoyable and witty I'm sure some enterprising individual could make a great drinking game out the frequent cultural references and quotes that are seamlessly delivered.

For those who like to analyze and alter the course of train wrecks in the making, a.k.a. "Men" to some, then Davis Robertson, and his friends are just the tickets. You'll shake your head, say "No way is Lurie going there," and then wish you could just shake Davis. Or maybe give him a hug as we ultimately gain insights into Davis' thought process (and frequently arrested thought process).

Lurie takes us to a place that is both funny and poignant as The Friday Night Club reminds us that we're all flawed people doing the best we can with what we've got, and thank God we've got friends like Jonesy and Peter for the journey." (J. G. Mooney, 02/24/10)

*Absolutely Fantastic!*
"All in all, a great book. You will laugh from the forward until the "About the Author" page. Lurie writes each chapter as a single event that moves the story forward and makes it very hard to put down. You find yourself unwilling to stop until you get the scoop on the teasers he leaves regarding both past and future events. The dialogue and character interactions are reminiscent of Hiasson. All of this makes for a quick and very enjoyable read. I highly recommend to any readers looking for something new to check out. I'm looking forward to his next one. I have recommended it to several friends and family members, and everyone is loving it!" (Jeff S., 02/16/10)

*Enjoyed it immensely!*
"Gotta say Jake pulled off something with this book that kept me reading and reading and reading .. finished the last half of the book last night ... stayed up far later than i normally do just to finish it. His narrative makes you really wonder how much of this isnt true? .(yeah jake .. yer gonna spill the beans one of these days man) Normally not my genre of book to read but as of late with a lack of notable sci fi novels being published i have taken to reading a few more fiction/non-fiction books and this one is going to be in my top 10 books i would recommend should someone ask me for any ideas! thanks again Jake for the laughs and the colorful insight into what "might" have been your life!" (R. Wylie, 02/11/10)

*One hell of a ride ...*
"Right from the start, The Friday Night Club grabs you with its wonderful word play and wicked sense of humor. And Lurie's attention to character grounds the story in such a way that you embrace these people, warts and all. Do yourself a favor and check out this book!" (Ryan Wick, 02/08/10)

*Could not put this book down until I had read the whole book!*
"I really loved reading this book. It is humorous to me how the characters are so easy for you to relate to someone you know. I will recommend it to my friends and family. My husband is reading it now and is enjoying it, as well. Mr. Lurie sure has a knack for writing and I am looking forward to the next book from this talented author. I found it a real plus that I could get it instantly to my kindle." (Toni Bouchard., 02/03/10)

*Behind The Scenes*
"I felt like a fly on Davis shoulder (with a peak inside his head LOL) as he navigated his wedding weekend. An interesting glimpse into this group of men and their adventures and, dare I say "bonding" over the years.

The story is a great ride. A mix of fast-paced "holy-cow-what-next" moments and "wow-he-really-is-an-adult" introspective moments as we watch Davis work toward redemption before he makes it to the alter." (C. Wright, 02/03/10)

*Fresh, Entertaining, Laugh Out Loud Funny*
"I really enjoyed this book. It kept me wanting to turn the page to find out what trouble Davis would be in next. As my new favorite "characters we love to hate", I unexpectedly found myself releating to him more and Pamela less as I continued to be dragged into a story that wouldn't let me go. The charcters are real, you know these people or you are one or two of them! Best of all it gives us the ending we are all secretly hoping for" (Courtney Schuh, 01/28/10)

*Making Friday Nights Alright Again*
by Douglas Cobb (reviewer for www.Bestsellersworld.com)

"Think of a cross between The Breakfast Club (the “College Years” version) and “How I Met Your Mother,” with a lot more imbibing of alcoholic beverages and gratuitous sex thrown in for good measure, and you might get some glimmering of an idea about the awesomeness that is the plot line of The Friday Night Club by Jacob Nelson Lurie. The book’s first person narrator, Davis Robertson, takes a nonlinear look back on his college and post-college years, eventually leading up to his wedding day, and contemplates everything that defines himself and his friends and has brought him to be willing to get yoked to one woman for the rest of his life. Though he loves the woman he’s going to marry, Pamela, he can’t help but think about the wild times and numerous sexual conquests he’s had in the past, and wonder if he’s doing the right thing.

The novel has a fairly large cast of characters, with probably the most interesting one being Davis’s good friend, the actor Peter Carter, who the narrator describes as looking “…a lot like a young Matthew McConaughey.” The way the narrator admires Carter and looks up to his wealth, carefree manner, ability to drink like a fish, and womanizing skills reminded me a bit of the way the narrator of Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby admires the title character of that novel.

The novel is liberally laced with humorous moments and musical and cultural references. Besides the reference comparing Peter to Matthew McConaughey, another of Davis’s friends, Jonesy, is described as resembling David Bowie, and another character, Thomas Divan, is described as “…looking a lot like a young Steve McQueen.” There are many other references, from Bible quotes to Pink Floyd’s line from the album “Animals,” “…dragged down by the stone.” The characters are, after all, a product of the times they live in. One of the pleasures I got from reading the novel was thinking about the references myself, and the meanings each had for me and the people I knew while growing up.

The Friday Night Club is made up of the narrator and his friends. They meet every Friday night and have parties where the beer and other alcohol flows freely, and they all, in general, have a lot of fun taking a break from their studying and classes at the University of Colorado. They even have a set of three Commandments each member must adhere to, such as Commandment #1: “No band or any earsplitting music that shakes the fillings from your mouth or the neighbors from their slumber.” The club fills a social need in their lives, providing them with a break from the mundane, and a chance to philosophize and shoot the bull with each other. As the narrator puts it: “We six lost circus performers were simply in need of an escape from the daily dullness of classes and studying.”

It’s a coming of age story, a novel of becoming adults, of settling down into married lives and raising families, on one level. But it is a novel that is full of life and the promise of living each moment to its fullest, also, while one is still young, and it is vibrant and will cause you to look back fondly on your own college years. The club is very important to everybody who is a member of it. As Jonesy says, it and the people he met as a result of the club made “College the best four years of my life.” He goes on to say:

“The Friday Night Club was the one thing I could look forward to if the week was bad. It was the dry blanket and bottle of whiskey after walking in a rain storm of shit. But…if the week was good..goddamn, that party was the icing on the cake. It was my home away from home. It was my sanctuary. No, it was our sanctuary…our church.”

The Friday Night Club speaks to all of us, whether you’re currently in college, are looking forward to attending one, or are long out of it and are firmly ensconced in marital bliss and are looking back on your past, like the narrator. If you enjoy reading humorous novels about drinking, partying, having sex with as many people as possible while you’re still young, and lots of alcohol-induced - but still insightful philosophy - on life, then The Friday Night Club is the book for you." (Douglas Cobb, Bestsellersworld.com, 01/25/10)

*Couldn't help but love it..*
"Very early on in this story I was reminded that there is an actual moment in time when we suddenly learn that the people who surround us are not simply supporting characters in the play of our own lives. They have feelings and thoughts, tragic and hilarious experiences much like our own, and our choices, good or bad, do very often affect them. It seems so obvious now but it wasn't always. Friday Night Club leads you through the tumultuous and emotional process of one young man learning this very important life lesson and reminds you of your own crazy stumblings towards the same end. And if you happen to be still in the process, it'll be a good friend along the way.

As a woman, I had expected this book to be...well...not for me, written by a man...for the brotherhood, I thought. Instead, I found it engaging and fun and had a tough time putting it down. It's been a long time since a book ran me completely across the range of my many emotions and back again. Well done." (Victoria Skulborstad, 01/21/10)

*Raucous fun!*
"I knew I'd like this book as soon as I saw a reference to the Violent Femmes on the very first page, and boy was I right!

While The Friday Night Club, A Novel by Jacob Nelson Lurie may be marketed mainly to guys alá a good Judd Apatow movie, women will love it too because I did! Fortuitously, I'd just finished watching the movie The Hangover the night before I picked up Friday Night Club (go figure!) so I was already in raunchy story mode, making my segue to Friday Night Club seamless.

Friday Night Club is about 28 year old bachelor/player Davis Robertson teetering on the precipice of marriage. The ensuing story is told in flashbacks from his college days up to his current predicament. Can he leave behind "the one that got away," the woman who represents the only lifestyle he's known in order to marry the one that will make him give all that up?

Lurie has a knack for great dialogue that rings oh-so true (the fact that Lurie is a screenwriter shines through here!) Despite the raunchy language, drinking binges, riotous fights, and lewd conduct, Friday Night Club is really a story of growing up and finding real love.

Though women may not have much sympathy for protagonist Davis Robertson for much of the book, male readers will absolutely see themselves in him - and he will undoubtedly evoke recognition with both the sexes (perhaps especially among my Generation X brethren). I feel like I've gained insight into many men I've met - and it turns out they're not so bad after all!

If you liked The Hangover or Judd Apatow movies, I guarantee you will love The Friday Night Club, A Novel!" (K. Davis, Rapid Review, 01/21/10)

*Humor at its best*
"The Friday Night Club" by Jacob Nelson Lurie is one of the funniest books I've read in a long time; and that's saying a lot considering I am at least a half a century older than the characters it portrays. How funny is it? Let me put it this way: I started laughing on the "Disclaimers" page before the story even starts. Here's an example, "Disclaimer A: This is a true story. Aside from the parts that aren't true, of which there are few, though not as many as you would believe." Huh? Or this, "This is a novel and not a memoir. Aside from the parts that are a memoir...of which there are many, although not as many as you would believe." Oh, I get it!

So what is the Friday Night Club and what is the book all about? It's kind of hard to explain, but in a nutshell the Friday Night Club is a group of college friends who met in a dormitory every Friday night to celebrate the week's end and fortify themselves for another soirée into the bars and clubs of Boulder, Colorado. During their college years, these friends enjoyed a joyous romp through their adolescence; a romp fueled by alcohol, driven by a constant search for sexual conquests, and littered by mistakes and poor choices. In addition to the club members, another principal looms large in the story, namely the alcohol. Lurie asserts that "alcohol is the main character, culprit, mother, lover, therapist, hero and villain."

As the book begins, Davis Roberts, the narrator of the story is walking down the aisle on his wedding day and he is scared to death. Ahead of him stands his bride to be, and in the congregation sit at least three women whom he bedded and who are in love with him. One of them he still considers the love of his life. He is badly hung over and still nursing the wounds he received during a violent and unexpected attack by a group of enraged strippers at his bachelor party. Meanwhile, the moment of truth has arrived. Should he forge ahead and marry his fiancé, thereby risking a possible death by boredom or should he abscond with the love of his life to enjoy a life of lust, passion, and uncertainty? Or perhaps he should simply walk away from it all and continue living his hedonistic life-style, filled with the proverbial wine, women, and song. It is not until the very end of the book that the reader finds out what he decides to do.

Lurie has an interesting style of writing which is an admixture of Joyce's stream of consciousness, Jack Kerouac's rambling narrative, and Henry Miller's puckish ability to combine sex and humor. The dialogue is crisp and fast moving; and as far as I can tell, authentic.

Getting back to the disclaimer page, the last paragraph suggests that there may be a higher purpose for reading the book other than simply to get a good laugh. I'll let the author have the last word.

"Whether you know this or not, these people are your friends, your lovers, or your family. I guarantee that you know someone like one of those characters. I guarantee that person has lived a life more interesting than all these characters combined. I guarantee that if you didn't know that person then, you would hate who they were. And I can guarantee that you love that person now."

So there you have it. Whether you are looking for a good laugh or a chance to reflect on your own adolescence, "The Friday Night Club" by Jacob Nelson Lurie is a damned good read!" (Ron Standerfer for Reader Views, 01/16/10)

*A Club We've All Been In*
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! Lurie's voice is incredibly funny and keeps the book moving along at a fast pace. Once I started, it was hard to stop (stupid papers that needed grading!!!). Reading this was like having a conversation with an old friend, sitting at a bar, having a beer, hearing him recount this awful experience and then watching him work to make sense of it all. Davis Robertson is impossibly self-centered and broken and obnoxious. As a woman I want to punch him in the junk and then take home to fix his life. I really liked the flashbacks and how eventually all questions were answered. I actually wanted to go back immediately and reread it to understand how the author set everything up in the beginning with the references to earlier and later events. Lurie's writing reminds me a lot of Jonathan Tropper, especially "Plan B", which I loved. " (Amanda Domino, 01/15/10)

*True Story--Aside From Parts That Aren't!*
I had to laugh when I read "Thanks...to my mother and sister who were able to read this as fiction" at the beginning of this book. I have two nephews that were on my mind as I delved into the personal lives of The Friday Night Club by Jacob Nelson Lurie. But I tended to think a lot more truth than fiction, based upon the "guy humor" that we've had to face over the years...no matter that none of us ever got some of the jokes!

Guys are definitely going to love this book that will take them on a memory romp through school/college years or to that special group of guys that "hung out" whenever they got the chance and looked for and hoped for...

So I thought I would just ignore those antics that you will either love or hate, depending upon your age--you know, drinking, parties, girls, girls and more girls.

This is my take on the main character--Davis Robertson, AKA JNLurie! The author gives us a disclaimer right at the beginning: "This is a true story. Aside from the parts that aren't true..."

Davis Robertson is the kind of guy that most good girls seek...and should ignore until he's about 25. Before that, girls will immediately see a sweet, sensitive, gorgeous guy--fear him! Run in the opposite direction, do not allow yourself to get close, to fall for him...

He is nowhere near being able to leave The Friday Night Club and the guys... If you fall in love, your heart will sooner or later be broken!

Davis is 28 when his marriage to Pamela is to take place. He's fallen in love at last and wants to spend the rest of his life with her...

But, of course, The Friday Night Club swoops into town, immediately take over his life and plan a bachelor party that will end all parties... But, being with all the guys again also takes them down memory lane and, you guessed it, all the young women from the past life of Davis take this time to come see if Davis is really getting married, whether he still has those feelings for "her." Frankly I stopped counting how many there were, but, there was "one" special one with whom he had shared love-at-first-sight. He wasn't quite sure about her. So, of course, she was the one that was invited to be the entertainment at his bachelor party--or should I say bachelor brawl?

Seriously, girls, stay away from young Davis and guys like him...You really need to read this book to know exactly what you might get into... But, gee, my heart's been broken lots of times...and you know, I've not regretted any of those guys! So, you'll have to decide too!

Readers, this is a fun book--to either go back into memories of your youth or to enjoy and "compare" whether your Halloween Heaven and Hell party was as good as the one The Friday Night Club by Jacob Nelson Lurie were involved in! Perfect spring break book!

Perfect pre-marriage counseling book...ah, just kidding???

In any event, a thoroughly enjoyable, fun, escapism creation that will keep you laughing or crying (probably in different places based upon whether you're a male or female reader) but, certainly, turning the pages in anticipation! Great Read! " (G. A. Bixler - IP Book Reviewer BookReaderHeaven.com, 01/14/10)

*Fresh and Entertaining*
"The Friday Night Club is written in a fresh and entertaining style that easily draws you in. The characters are crisp and well written with personalities that don't stop. These are the guys everyone wants to know and that throw the parties that everyone wants to be invited to. Lurie keeps you on your toes as you follow his unique writing style. I thoroughly enjoyed this introduction to Lurie's talent and can't wait to see what he comes up with next." (S. Miller) 01/07/10

* I couldn't put the damn thing down!*
"Fom the first page, I felt as if I knew these characters intimately, warts and all. This damn book sucker-punched me and threw me into the emotional ride of hating and loving and understanding every one of them. I'm just happy my wife didn't kick me out of bed for reading when she was trying to sleep." (D.K. Conway) 01/05/10

*Unique and addictiing*
"What a surprises!I couldn't put this book down until the last page was finished. This is not my usual type of reading material as I am female and in my 60s but it was recommended by my daughter-in-law so with a long weekend approaching I thought I would work my way through it.