A list of african american book clubs in the united states. Discover a book club in our database of african american book clubs in the united states. Discuss the pivotal role of female friendship in our lives. Sister is a psychological thriller from the viewpoint of beatrice. Sister insider book club community bookclub inspired by audre lorde. As a woman of the 90s, albeit a plastic one, shes broadening her horizons to become a storybook heroine and. Our book club tries to read a classic book every year. Following the advice from public health officials, all hmcpl locations will be closed until further notice. Most of our book club members lived through the 60s, 70s and onward so we were all excited to read jennifer weiners new book, mrs. In book club we talked about how scarlett reacted to various situations, like stealing her sisters finance. Resources, babies, and a possible book club offsite.
Clayton actually belongs to a book club that meets. Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Join us as we dive into the book posing questions, sharing opinions, and interacting directly with author sigrid nunez. The two main characters are sisters, jo and bethie kaufman and they grew up in detroit in the 50s and 60s. Sisters read the world book club newcastle upon tyne, united. A group of women empowered by reading, fellowship, and community service. When koredes dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, ayoola, she knows whats expected of her.
We meet the second sunday of every month for a potluck dinner and discussion of our latest selection. The sisters club is about a group of sisters alex who loves drama, joey who loves homework and stevie who is like the mediator of the family. When a friend visits for an extended trip, perhaps staying in your new home and exploring your new hometown, i think it builds an even stronger. The wednesday sisters is a story about a female friendship group, but this book lead our book club to an indepth discussion on the evolution of feminism and. The plot is centered around her attempts to find out the truth about tesss disappearance. So why not talk about the sisters 8 and hang out with your friends at the same time by starting your own sisters 8 book club.
The book talks about the life of a sister and all the ups and downs it comes with. Leslie by omar tyree, the tempest tales by walter mosley, let the church say amen by reshonda tate billingsl. We indulge in the works of africanamerican writers from mainstream to selfpublished. Friends that are in good company and share the same book problems. We are offering curbside pick up service at most locations. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Were so excited to announce my sister, the serial killer as this months pick for the buzzfeed book club. We hope to develop into a group of diverse friends who enjoy talking about books together over a meal.
What book clubs are saying about meg waite clayton. Author, meg waite clayton, created a lovely book about friendship in her novel the wednesday sisters. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. Popular sister to sister book club books goodreads.
If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. A list of african american book clubs in the united states sorted by. The traveling friends is a private goodreads reading group. Do you think it becomes even more important as we get older. We also talked about how different sides of a situation view things and, of course, would scarlett and rhett get back together. Sister 2 sister brother 2 brother book club showers huntsville. Between friends book club so much more than just reading. Beatrice communicates to her missing sister tess through a letter or diarylike entries. Contentsshow news not just a pretty face barbie publishing expands april 29, 1999 web posted at. The sisterfriends book club is just that, a book club comprised of sisters and friends.
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