Thoughts on a Fall CC Book Club

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<p>At the end of our Sarah’s Key book discussion, there was some tentative interest in continuing the CC book club into the Fall, depending upon everyone’s schedules and other Real Life book club obligations.</p>

<p>For those of you who said you were “in” for another round of CC reading, here are a few books, in no particular order, from which we could possibly choose our next selection. (This could be for September, but it’s more likely we’d start in October, when the first crazy weeks of school have settled down a bit.) Some are new titles, some are old—they are just books I’ve heard good things about, but have never had a chance to read. It’s sort of a mish mash. Anything strike anybody’s fancy? Any other suggestions? </p>

<p>American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield</p>

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<p>How about The Shack? It is currently on the NYT Bestseller list and I just purchased it at Sam’s club.</p>

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<p>I would vote for American Wife. I found it fascinating and recently got into a long discussion with the clerk at our indie bookstore about what a great read it was. The Shack was too religious for me and I think it would be better to pick something with a wider appeal.<br>
Just my opinion though.
Another thought: The Help.</p>

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<p>seiclan, I’m reading The Shack right now! If we go with something else for the book club, I may just PM you if I feel the urge to talk about it (which I always do, when it comes to books!)</p>

<p>ebeeeeee, I would be completely in favor of American Wife. Since the novel is longer than our last few selections, we could set an October 15th discussion date, so as to be able to read it leisurely (me, that is—I know you’ve already read it).</p>

<p>I almost put The Help on the list, but it’s not in paperback yet, so it might be too expensive to buy if it’s not readily available at the library.</p>

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<p>I haven’t participated in the book club previously but now that I’m an empty nester I’d love to join in. American Wife is a great read and I’d love to join the discussion.</p>

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<p>I didn’t have time to join in this summer, but would in the fall (in addition to a “real” book club). “Water for Elephants” is a good read with a cast of very bizarre characters and “the Things they Carried” is fabulous, but VERY serious (Vietnam War), and not exactly straight-forward reading. Have not read the others.</p>

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<p>I’ve looked at Water for Elephants a few times but never got beyond the first few pages. I just finished Beautiful Boy which is a wonderful read but again very serious. I just googled The Shack and it looks very interesting as well- I might have to pick up a copy.</p>

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<p>I am reading Boomsday by Christopher Hutchins and I am loving it… only about 1/3rd of the way thru… but it is fun…and there is a lot to discuss, me thinks!!</p>

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<p>I vote for American Wife 10/15!</p>

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<p>my real bookclub today agreed to read The Help</p>

<p>Shadow of the Wind is very good - dh who NEVER likes what I read liked it ( he exploded over my asking him to read Revolutionary Road)</p>

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<p>Yes, Shadow of the Wind is excellent! I’m currently reading his newest book, The Angel’s Game. Have read The Shack; I certainly respect those who found it wonderful, great, etc., but it was definitely not my cup of tea. Water for Elephants was very good. Willing to read any of the others on the list.</p>

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<p>The Thirteenth Tale was my alltime favorite book this summer. It was beautifully written and quite a page turner. I stayed up very late for a few nights to read it and you will too.</p>

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<p>I have also heard that The Help is very good.</p>

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<p>My book club has done The Help, Water for Elephants and The Thirteenth Tale and enjoyed them all, especially The Help. I’m up for any of these although I’ve not read the others.</p>

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<p>If I Am The Decider, as our ex-prez once said, then I choose the thinly veiled biography of his spouse Laura Bush, American Wife. From the posts above, it looks like we have a few in favor of this choice, and the rest at least not opposed.</p>

<p>My inclination is to then line up The Thirteenth Tale, Shadow of the Wind and The Help for our next few reads—although I won’t assign months yet, depending upon how American Wife goes. </p>

<p>Does that sound o.k. with everybody? If so, I’ll start a new thread with American Wife as our October title, with discussion to begin October 15th.</p>

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<p>yes, this sounds great. I don’t know anything about either book, so it’s an adventure. Good job, Mary!</p>

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<p>Sounds great. I’m excited. I found it a fascinating book.</p>

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<p>Sounds good to me – I’ll add it to my reading list. (Good thing you made it for October – I’ve got several books to get through before then.)</p>

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<p>Awesome! I’m going to break out my copy and reread. Something to fill those hours without someone asking me to proof an essay!</p>

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<p>Great pick! I’ll reread it and try harder to participate this time - the summer months were consumed with, among other things, launching the first D to college.</p>