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.
Our book group choice for October 2024 is A Month in the Country by J. L. Carr. Set in the aftermath of World War I, J.L. Carr’s “A Month in the Country” tells the story of Tom Birkin, a veteran haunted by his wartime experiences and a broken marriage. Seeking solace and a fresh start, he accepts a commission to
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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.
Our book group choice for July 2024 is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. In the rugged hills of 1936 Kentucky, Cussy Mary Carter, the last living female of the “blue-skinned” people, faces prejudice and isolation.
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Our book group choice for June 2024 is Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. In the quiet Irish town of New Ross, 1985, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and devoted family man, finds his ordinary life disrupted as Christmas approaches.
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Our book group choice for May 2024 is Here We Are by Graham Swift. The story – set in 1959 Brighton, England – revolves around three entertainers in a seaside variety show: Ronnie, the magician; Evie, his enchanting assistant; and Jack, the charismatic compere.
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.
Our book group choice for March 2024 is Strangers by Taichi Yamada. Hideo Harada exists in a quiet, unremarkable world. A television writer creeping towards middle age in 1980s Japan, Hideo’s life is steeped in routine and subtle loneliness.
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
