Golden Era on Golden Gate is a very good restaurant, but of course it was too noisy for a book discussion, which we undertook for a few minutes last night, February 19, 2026, between 5:45 and 7:30, when they close.  Our selection was Barn 8 by Deb Olin Unferth, which a couple of people dismissed but about five of us did our best to discuss between bites of really delicious dishes and 4 desserts.  More later.