Category: Book Club

Every month we will choose a book to read together. I hate reading a book and having no one to talk about it with! Join the conversation here:

 

The Timelessness of Progress: Reflections on History and Humanity in Dawn of Time

by Julien Transon Throughout history, we have often believed that progress naturally accompanies the passage of time. Former civilizations have frequently been dismissed as savage, while people from antiquity and the Middle Ages are stereotyped as ignorant, violent, and superstitious. For decades, lesser-known cultures like the Celts, Mongols, and Franks have been burdened with false […]

Book Club’s November 2024 Pick: The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee

📚 November Book Club Pick: The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee 📚 I’m excited to announce our November book club selection, chosen by Cassie—The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee! 🌿 This Pulitzer Prize-winning “biography of cancer” delves into the history, science, and personal stories surrounding one of humanity’s most complex diseases. […]

Book Club Reviews: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

A Fresh Take on Gothic Horror: A Glamorous Heroine with Modern Flair Our book club recently dived into Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and it sparked an exciting conversation! The eerie, atmospheric setting of the crumbling mansion in 1950s Mexico completely transported us. We were drawn to Noemí, the fearless protagonist, whose wit and determination […]

Book Club Reviews First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

A Romantic Spy Thriller Book Club met this August to picnic in the park while we discuss our thoughts on Patrit’s Pick: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. Patrit stumbled across this title when browsing the kindle shop. The description of the mysterious main character piqued Patrit’s interest, enticing her to select it for our […]