Alright, let’s talk about “Our Country Friends” by Gary Shteyngart. Look at this cover—it’s got a wine glass and a winding road. Is this a book about a high-class wine tour or a country drive gone wrong? Either way, I can’t help but think about my motorcycle club’s last road trip, except with less Cabernet and more roaring engines.

That tree looks like it’s trying to wave you down to say, “Hey buddy, you might want to rethink this!” And the car on the road—well, it’s got nothing on my Harley. But hey, if these country friends are anything like my gang, they know how to throw a good party. I bet there’s more drama in that wine glass than at a biker bar on a Saturday night.

Rating: ★★★★★

Summary: A cover that blends a taste of the countryside with the drama of a soap opera.

Reviewed by: Blade Thompson