Dodie Katague, Author of Cloyne Court : On Tour

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This post was most recently updated on January 22nd, 2012

Publisher: Three Clover Press

Category: Fictionalized Memoir, Literary, Coming of Age
Date: December, 2009
Format: Paper & Kindle, 328 Pages

In 1977, when 18-year-old Berkeley college student, Derek moved into the student residence co-op, Cloyne Court, sight unseen, little did he know he would learn about life, love, sex, drugs, music, alcohol and co-ed showers—all on the first day.
Located one block North of the University of California, Berkeley campus, this real and notorious student-run house has provided an alternative, counter-culture, hedonistic, raucous, and unique living experience for the “Clones”, as the students call themselves, who choose to live here each year, despite the public and parents calling for a permanent shut down of this enduring and historic building.
Based on his journals and memories of his college days at this real-life “Animal House”, author, Dodie Katague weaves true events of life at Cloyne Court co-op into a zany, wild, and nostalgic story about the carefree time of every college student’s life.
“Sure to entertain any of those who enjoy a good story of the world of the fraternities and sororities. ” Cloyne Court” is a fine memoir and a read well worth considering.” Midwest Book Review
“If you like the movie Animal House, and have any interest in the going-ons of College in the 70s, or Berkeley in particular, you’re also going to love this book. Get it, read it slowly, and enjoy!“-S. Davidian, Amazon Reviewer
“I found this book to be an AMAZING, page turning read.  The rich story is very much worth it  and leaves you dreaming of college days, and thinking about taking a drive to Berkeley to see the real Cloyne Court.“-L. Couture, Amazon Reviewer

“I wish I had as much fun as Derek did in college, I recommend this book for anyone that has gone to college, or plans to go to college, or thought about going to college. Also for anyone who knows someone who went to college, because that buttoned up shirt wearing respectable man might have some stories to tell“-Genoa Dillon, Amazon Reviewer
“Sex, Betrayal, Drugs, Rock and Roll, nudist, co-ed showers, and the politics of the house make for a novel that has to be read.I loved this book.“-Lori Cianfichi, Amazon Reviewer

About Dodie Katague:
Dodie Katague lived at Cloyne Court from 1977-79, while attending the University of California, Berkeley.  He is an attorney and lives with his wife and family in Walnut Creek, California.
Dodie’s Website. 
Tour Dates:
Babs Book Bistro Nov.1 & Nov. 2
Reviews by Lola Nov . 3
Jasmyn’s Stuff Nov. 4
RJ Does Books Nov. 7 & Nov. 8
Let’s Book It Nov. 9
Dragons Den Nov. 10 & Nov. 11
Between the CoversNov. 14
Ramblings of a Daydreamer Nov17th
Housewife Blues & Chihuahua StoriesNov.21 & GP Nov. 22
Booksies Blog Nov. 23
Mad Moose MamaNov. 23 & 24
The Phantom Paragrapher Nov. 24
Curious Book Fans Nov. 25
Book Spark Nov. 25
From the TBR PileNov. 28
Reviews by Molly Nov. 29
Books and Quilts Nov 29
Reading, Reading & LifeNov. 30