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April 27, 2009
Joshua Henkin's Book Club Adventures: The Latest Chapter, March 2009 Part II
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Yesterday Joshua Henkin, author of the novel Matrimony, answered one of the questions he's sometimes asked by reading group members:
Jamie Layton, RGG.com contributor and manager of Duck's Cottage bookshop in North Carolina, shares some of the books she and her family enjoyed on a recent vacation --- including her book club's most recent selection and some others that would great discussion picks. Reading this post made me smile, as Jamie and I seem to travel the same way.
Frank Huyler's novel Right of Thirst is the story of a successful cardiologist who, shattered by his wife's death and his part in it, volunteers to assist with earthquake relief in an impoverished Islamic country and instead becomes swept up in circumstances he didn't expect. In today's guest blog post, Frank shares some of his global adventures and his thoughts on reading and writing literary fiction.
Along with posts by our regular contributors, we'll be featuring pieces from these guest bloggers over the next several weeks...Tomorrow:Frank Huyler, author of Right of ThirstWednesday, April 29:Sean Dixon, author of The Last Days of the Lacuna CabalThursday, April 30:
Heather Johnson's book club had a change of scenery for their last gathering. They attended an event featuring Junot Diaz, whose novel The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was their most recent selection. Heather recalls Diaz's colorful talk and what insight it provided for their discussion of the book.
In conjunction with this month's poll on ReadingGroupGuides.com, we asked recipients of the registered book clubs newsletter if they have ever selected more than one work by an author. We share the top five repeat authors below, along with some book club members commentary.
From a 70-year-old reading group north of the border to a Cape Town couple inspiring children's love of literature, book clubs are making headlines...Anderson Independent Mail: Book Chronicles Journey from Afghanistan to AndersonMembers of The Remainders in Anderson, South Carolina, were inspired to read a local doctor's autobiography, which served as a jumping-off point for a broader discussion about immigration.
Historical novelist Vanora Bennett muses on what modern-day women have in common with the main character in Figures in Silk, a successful London businesswoman during the Middle Ages. Vanora is also the author of Portrait of an Unknown Woman, a novel set in sixteenth-century England.
