Happy Friday readers! Today I’m pleased to announce that we have decided on our choices for book club picks concerning September and October; we’re hoping that by announcing both right now it will give you all plenty of time to secure them from the library, or purchase if you’d rather, and will also give you plenty of time to read them. Sam and I have envisioned alternating genres each month to keep things fresh, and were also wanting to pick some older books that are easier (and cheaper!) to acquire, so if you’ve already read them you can certainly join in the discussion we’re having as well. We weren’t really thrilled with folks having to come to two separate blogs in order to participate in the discussion, so this month we are going to try out a live Twitter convo! Don’t worry, we’ll be posting the questions ahead of time on our blog so that you can be prepared, but we wanted to generate more of an old fashioned book club feel with the convenience of modern technology connecting us from all over the world. We’ll be posting the exact date/time at a later moment, but our September convo will take place toward the end of the month, so feel free to start reading book 1 at any time!
Woo Hoo! The book selections! For the month of September, Sam and I decided to pick a historical fiction novel that was immensely popular, but neither of us had read yet. For October, we wanted to pick something that was a bit spooky (but not too scary!) so we went with one that Sam has not read yet, but is an absolute favorite of mine. It’s been years since I’ve read it though, so I’m excited for the re-read and seeing what all I pick up the second go around and what I may have forgotten. DRUM ROLL PLEASE…..
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September-Historical Fiction
THE NIGHTINGALE BY KRISTIN HANNAH
Despite their differences, sisters Vianne and Isabelle have always been close. Younger, bolder Isabelle lives in Paris while Vianne is content with life in the French countryside with her husband Antoine and their daughter. But when the Second World War strikes, Antoine is sent off to fight and Vianne finds herself isolated so Isabelle is sent by their father to help her.
As the war progresses, the sisters’ relationship and strength are tested. With life changing in unbelievably horrific ways, Vianne and Isabelle will find themselves facing frightening situations and responding in ways they never thought possible as bravery and resistance take different forms in each of their actions.
October-Horror
NIGHT FILM BY MARISHA PESSL
On a damp October night, the body of young, beautiful Ashley Cordova is found in an abandoned warehouse in lower Manhattan. By all appearances her death is a suicide – but investigative journalist Scott McGrath suspects otherwise. Though much has been written about the dark and unsettling films of Ashley’s father, Stanislas Cordova, very little is known about the man himself. As McGrath pieces together the mystery of Ashley’s death, he is drawn deeper and deeper into the dark underbelly of New York City and the twisted world of Stanislas Cordova, and he begins to wonder – is he the next victim?
We are so thrilled to be kicking off Fall with these modern “classics”; we hope you’ll join us for our discussion. Stay tuned for more info! ❤
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Night Film is literally staring at me from my shelves!
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Yay!! Come join us! Are you on Goodreads with us?
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Just joined. 🙂
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Oooo! NIGHT FILM is one of my absolute favorites too! So creepy and unforgettable. My boss and I read it at the same time and we both devoured it.
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I completely agree! I read it for the first time 2 years ago and I still can’t get over it!
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This is so great! I LOVE The Nightingale and this is a good reason for a re-read. The other book sounds good too! Looking forward to many more book club selections!<3
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Yay! You’re the best Sarah; thank you for your support!
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Always, my friend! ❤ Love seeing you doing big things! Proud of you, girl.
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Hey Sarah,
Looks like we may be switching to a Goodreads discussion group, so if you’d like to join here’s the link:
https://www.goodreads.com/group/invite/245555-suspenseful-clues-and-thrilling-reviews?invite_key=9eb356a212d36bedc7ac5af1c454d55c0f553700&utm_medium=email&utm_source=copypastegroup
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Thank you!
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Night Film is one of my favorite books ever. I listened to it as an audiobook and then bought it so I could look for clues about the ending. I loved the mixed media which definitely enhanced the reading experience. I’m eagerly awaiting more by this author.
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Fun selections! I’ve heard great things about those books! I wish I could join in this month. Hopefully in November!
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Thank you my dear!
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Absolutely love “The Nightingale”, One of my favorite reads!!I highly recommend! Linda
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I love The Nightingale ❤ A brilliant, wonderful choice! One of my favorite books; such a tearjerker!! I've never read Night Film, but I will try to read by Oct…yikes!! And try to participate! I missed out last month and was sad..and still haven't gotten a chance to read Bring Her Home 😦 Getting back in the groove of teaching has taken most of my time but having 164 students will do that on top of taking my own classes!! I hope to be able to participate with Sept since I've already read the book, lol!!
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Bless you, idk how you do it Steph! No worries at all, and we would love to have you for October if it works in your schedule! ❤️
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Thank you Chelsea! It’s a juggling act….and a tiring one at that! But I so love teaching, especially since I get to read and teach at the same time 🙂 I will definitely try to do Oct, and I would love to pop in on September’s if I get the chance! ❤
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Hey Steph,
Looks like we’re going to try and move all discussions to a Goodreads group here:
https://www.goodreads.com/group/invite/245555-suspenseful-clues-and-thrilling-reviews?invite_key=9eb356a212d36bedc7ac5af1c454d55c0f553700&utm_medium=email&utm_source=copypastegroup
You can join anytime and we look forward to seeing you around! 🙂
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Thanks for letting me know!! ❤❤ I definitely want/hope to join! So much fun! Hope you’re having a lovely weekend 💖❤💖
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So welcome! And thanks; it’s been great. Hope yours has too!
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I just joined the GR group 🙂 You’re welcome! Mine has been very busy! Just now sitting down to relax, but I’m not moving the rest of the night, lol! Glad you are having a great weekend 🙂 Enjoy the holiday ❤ ❤
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😘😘
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I liked to join in first book if I can manage it ! No horror for this scaredy cat!!….
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Haha well it’s really not horror in my opinion… we picked something light in the category. I personally think it’s more of a suspenseful mystery/thriller.
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Mind eases….
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Hey Holly!
Here’s the link to our Goodreads group; go ahead and join anytime and we’ll make any further announcements there for our reads!
https://www.goodreads.com/group/invite/245555-suspenseful-clues-and-thrilling-reviews?invite_key=9eb356a212d36bedc7ac5af1c454d55c0f553700&utm_medium=email&utm_source=copypastegroup
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Yay!! so excited!
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Night Film is such a goodie!🙌
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One of my favs Melisa!
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I am so excited to read it. I bought it when it was released and then the poor thing has been sitting on my shelf since! Everyone talks so highly about it!
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I know all about having books sitting on your shelf for way too long!!!
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It is such a struggle! I am so bad for that. I hoard all the books and then feel anxious for not reading them lol
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Same😆
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We clearly need a support group lol
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This is not a bad idea!
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Book Hoarders Anonymous
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First member🙋🏻
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I think we need pins lol
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Did you want to join our Goodreads group Melisa? Here’s the link if so:
https://www.goodreads.com/group/invite/245555-suspenseful-clues-and-thrilling-reviews?invite_key=9eb356a212d36bedc7ac5af1c454d55c0f553700&utm_medium=email&utm_source=copypastegroup
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Just joined! Thanks, Chelsea!
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😘😘
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Awesome no wait list on these so I can participate finally! 🙂 Thanks for announcing 2 months at a time. 🙂
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Yay! So welcome my dear!!
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Hurray! So excited to have you on board!
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So I believe we’ll be moving all our book club discussions to this Goodreads group; would love to have you join!
https://www.goodreads.com/group/invite/245555-suspenseful-clues-and-thrilling-reviews?invite_key=9eb356a212d36bedc7ac5af1c454d55c0f553700&utm_medium=email&utm_source=copypastegroup
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I can actually readalong The Nightingale for this next month! I don’t know if I will be able to join in for October though. I hadn’t heard of this book club before though, but I’d love to know if there is any specific way to sign up or any basic details about it.
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Woo hoo! No sign up needed; you just read for the month and we will post the time/date for the twitter convo and you join in then! Low key and no pressure.
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Thanks so much! I’m excited to read along with everyone! I hope that I will be able to make the twitter discussion!
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Would it work better for a discussion in a Goodreads group? One that you could just post at your convenience?
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I do like the idea of that, especially because work keeps me so busy. It does make it a little easier.
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Are we friends on there? I’d be happy to add you to the group. That way you’re connected if you want to join in but there’s no pressure to post at all.
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Im not sure? Here is a link to my profile just in case: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/45215073-tiana
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Thanks babe!
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The Nightingale is a brilliant choice!
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Thanks my dear!
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OMG!! Where do I start?! 😂 Ok so I love the idea of a Twitter discussion. Any chats I’ve participated on there have been soo fun! If you guys need any help moderating it let me know. I’ll definitely participate though!
The Nightingale is so freaking good, fantastic choice! I haven’t read Night Film so I’ll def be grabbing that.
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Amy that would be great! We would love the help!!! 😍 And omg I’m dying for you to read Night Film. Literally one of my top 3 books of all time!
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Shut up! Top 3?! Ok that makes me excited!!
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Yes!!! So good!!!! At the time, it was groundbreaking in how uniquely it was written. Lots of news articles and webpages included which was so cool!
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Oohh I love the sound of it!
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I already mentally signed you up in my head to help before you even offered! lol
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Bahahaha love it!!! I’ll help you guys any time 😘
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You are the truest pal! lol
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