J. K. Toole, The Confederacy of Dunces.
David Guterson, Snow Falling on Cedars.
W. Somerset Maugham, Cakes and Ale.
Lee Smith, The Christmas Letters.
Wally Lamb, She's Come Undone.
T. Caraghessan Boyle, The Tortilla Curtain.
Kate Chopin, The Awakening.
Ray Bradbury, The Martian Chronicles (men invited).