Ok, I hope you like these. They're pretty varied! I gave a very short synopsis after each title, but if you want to look further they're all available on amazon.com.
The Virgin Blue – Tracy Chevalier
This book is about an American living in France, who is able to see things about her ancestors in the distant past through her dreams.
The Red Tent – Anita Diamante
A fictionalized version of the Biblical story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, and his four wives.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn – Betty Smith
A girl, Francie, grows and matures during the depression and comes of age.
Their Eyes Were Watching God – Zora Neale Hurston
The novel follows the life and struggles of Janie, a black woman living in the south.
Good In Bed – Jennifer Weiner
Cannie struggles with her own weight and being accepted by society.
Certain Girls – Jennifer Weiner
(the sequel to Good in Bed) Cannie, the heroin from Good in Bed, deals w/the struggles of having a wayward adolescent daughter.
Toucan311
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I voted for A Tree Grow in Brooklyn, but I would read any of them. Although I would have to read Good in Bed before I read Certain Girls.
Yeah, I thought about that.
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Wow no votes for the Red Tent! Its really an awesome book. Not Bible-y at all.
mathteach
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I've read them all except for the first two. I'm fine with rereading any of them.
Just a suggestion: We can read the 1st one then just go down the line having these be our first 6 books.
Great choices, Heather.
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I've read them all except for the first two. I'm fine with rereading any of them.
Just a suggestion: We can read the 1st one then just go down the line having these be our first 6 books.
Great choices, Heather.
I tried to pick entertaining books that weren't insulting to anyone's intelligence, and that I think we could have good discussions on.
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I'd love to even host it at my house, but I know Suffolk is hard for many of you girls, so I guess online is best. But I'd be open to it if anyone was interested! Book discussion and cocktails.
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I'd love to even host it at my house, but I know Suffolk is hard for many of you girls, so I guess online is best. But I'd be open to it if anyone was interested! Book discussion and cocktails.
If not we can do the online thing.. or meet up closer / or in Nassau.
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I voted for Good in Bed bc I love Jennifer Weiner and its been so long since I read that book. I would also love to do the cocktails thing by Suffolk is far for me
Toucan311
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Wow, I'm shocked that a Tree Grows in Brooklyn is winning. Its a great classic.
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So I'll take the top 2 choices and do a re-poll tomorrow to get a better idea of which book will be first.
kristin597
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I voted for Virgin Blue. I would def read ATGIB also.
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Both awesome. Virgin blue might be my 3rd or 4th favorite book ever, after a few that I didn't post b/c I didnt think people would like them.
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Great books! I read Their Eyes Were Watching Gd a really long time ago, I think in college, and it really stuck with me. I was shocked at how much I loved the red tent. I can't believe I never read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn! That's one I'd love to read. I'd love to be part of an online book club!
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I voted for A Tree Grow in Brooklyn, but I would read any of them. Although I would have to read Good in Bed before I read Certain Girls.
I did too. A Tree Grows In Brooklyn is the only one i have heard of although they all sound really interesting Can we suggest books also...?Although I get your pt about never choosing one if we keep adding to the list lol!
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Yeah definitely. I jsut figured if someone didn't take charge and limit the choices it would never really happen. Maybe start a list for the 2nd book?
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Ok, so are we going with a Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
