Siblings

Our book group choice for November 2024 is Siblings by Brigitte Reimann. The 1963 novella explores the complex relationship between two East German siblings amidst the backdrop of a divided nation. Elisabeth, a fervent supporter of the socialist GDR, clashes with her brother Uli, who yearns for the freedom and opportunities offered by the West.

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4 3 2 1

Our book group choice for September 2024 is 4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster. Paul Auster’s 4 3 2 1 is a sprawling, ambitious novel that explores the myriad paths a single life might take. It tells the story of Archibald Ferguson, a young man growing up in mid-20th century America, whose life unfolds in four distinct, parallel narratives.

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Yellowface

Our book group choice for April 2024 is Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. June Hayward is a struggling writer yearning for recognition. Her world collides with Athena Liu, a rising literary star lauded for her insightful novels exploring the Asian American experience. June sees in Athena everything she desires: success, fame, and validation.

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Mrs. Bridge

Our book group choice for February 2024 is Mrs. Bridge by Evan S Connell. The book offers a poignant glimpse into the seemingly idyllic life of India Bridge, a wife and mother in 1930s Kansas City. Through 117 brief episodes, Connell paints a nuanced portrait of a woman grappling with societal shifts, personal doubts, and the quiet ache of unfulfilled

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