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Posts Tagged ‘Reading Group Guide’
The False Friend by Myla Goldberg
From the bestselling author of Bee Season comes a complex psychological drama —
Two eleven-year old girls, best friends, go into the woods. Only one comes out…
Celia and Djuna were the ringleaders of a highly competitive quintet of girls, caught in an escalating cycle of test, reward, and punishment that peaked the afternoon they all walked [...]
Nancy Pelosi Reading The Woman Behind the New Deal
When asked how she unwinds, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told Capitol File magazine, “Right now I’m reading a book about Frances Perkins, The Woman Behind The New Deal. The first female Cabinet member. It’s just fascinating.” We couldn’t agree more! The paperback edition of the book just went on sale and it’s a compelling read, even for those who aren’t the first female in their position! Find a reading group guide at the Reading Group Center, and visit author Kirstin Downey’s website for news, reviews, photos, and more.
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Good and Evil, Guilt and Redemption in The Glister
The Los Angeles Times describes John Burnside’s novel The Glister as “a darkly beautiful meditation on death, guilt and redemption,” and we couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Those may sound like weighty themes, but they’re also the most rewarding for discussion, and this is one selection that won’t disappoint.
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Philip Hensher’s Man Booker Prize Finalist
Philip Hensher’s The Northern Clemency is now available in paperback! This remarkable novel has garnered widespread critical acclaim and was honored as a Man Booker Prize Finalist, making it a true discovery for book clubs. And Hensher’s portrait of modern English life is captivating—these characters and the saga of their lives makes for an unforgettable story.
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Art and Intrigue in Paris: Sara Houghteling’s Pictures at an Exhibition
In her sweeping debut novel, Pictures at an Exhibition, Sara Houghteling tells the story of one son’s quest to recover his family’s lost masterpieces, looted from Paris under Nazi occupation. This period of history held particular fascination for the author, and in the following interview she discusses the genesis of the novel and its characters and how her love of art influenced the story.
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The Woman Behind the New Deal
Social Security…the minimum wage…unemployment insurance. Can any American imagine life without them? These programs and many others are all the legacy of one of the most significant and influential women in American history, yet until now she has remained largely unknown.
Read on to delve into The Woman Behind the New Deal and learn about the life of Frances Perkins.
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A Literary Gem: Cutting for Stone
Cutting for Stone, the acclaimed national bestseller by Abraham Verghese, is now available in paperback from Vintage. Hailed as “a masterpiece” by the San Francisco Chronicle and “amazing” by The New Yorker, this debut novel is a beautiful story that weaves together themes of home, family, and fate into an unforgettable narrative.
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Armchair Adventure: The Lost City of Z
Who wouldn’t love to read an amazing adventure story from the comfort of their favorite cozy chair? David Grann’s The Lost City of Z delivers all the thrills and chills of an expedition through the Amazon combined with a masterfully written account of the life of a legendary adventurer.
Read on for sample discussion questions and an author video!
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The Love of a Good Woman Reading Group Guide
National Book Critics Circle Award Winner
Enhance your Book Club experience:
• Read a conversation with Alice Munro
About this guide
The questions, discussion topics, and author biography that follow are intended to enhance your group’s reading of Alice Munro’s collection The Love of a Good Woman. In these eight stories, a master of the form extends and magnifies [...]
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