I probably never would have found The Queue by Basma Abdel Aziz if not for Brooke's article on Women in Translation. The description drew me in immediately and was especially fitting since I was already reading George Orwell's Animal Farm. While the premise is really interesting and well-executed, the ending left me feeling unfulfilled, hence the 3-star rating. Book … [Read more...] about The Queue by Basma Abdel Aziz
Animal Farm by George Orwell
George Orwell's classic, Animal Farm, is an entertaining and cautionary tale that everyone should read. Orwell himself described the book as "a satirical tale against Stalin" and the parallels to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and Stalin's rise to power in the Soviet Union are fascinating. The story remains relevant today as an allegory for how totalitarianism takes hold in any … [Read more...] about Animal Farm by George Orwell
Burn: Quill Quotes Book Club
Welcome to the sixth edition of Quill Quotes Book Club! Fantasy won the genre vote and Burn by Patrick Ness won the book selection vote. Keep reading for all the details on the book, where to get it, and our reading schedule! This page will be updated with links to each discussion so keep it handy as a reference. We can’t wait for our first discussion on … [Read more...] about Burn: Quill Quotes Book Club
The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke
I read The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke a while ago and really enjoyed it but never got around to writing a review. Now I'm thinking about reading some of his other books and wanted to get down some of my thoughts and favorite quotes from this one first! Often considered one of Clarke's finest novels, The City and the Stars is an interesting take on what humanity … [Read more...] about The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke
Book Club Vote #6
Voting is closed. Results Burn by Patrick Ness is the winner! We can't wait for our first discussion on Saturday, September 12th, 2020! Check out the details and full reading schedule here. Welcome to our next book selection vote! The winner will be our book club read for September! If you’ve been reading with us, we hope you're enjoying Dark Matter by Blake … [Read more...] about Book Club Vote #6