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 Saturday, September 12, 2020!
Book Stats
- Title: Burn
- Author: Patrick Ness
- Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
- Publication Date: June 2, 2020
- Pages: 368
- Est. Reading Time: 10 hours
Quick Summary
- Book Selection Results: Burn
- Get the Book: Amazon or BAM!
- Discussion #1: Part 1 (Ch. 1-13), September 12, 2020
- Final Discussion: Full Book, September 26, 2020
Burn: Summary
On a cold Sunday evening in early 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in the parking lot of the Chevron gas station for the dragon he’d hired to help on the farm…
Sarah Dewhurst and her father, outcasts in their little town of Frome, Washington, are forced to hire a dragon to work their farm, something only the poorest of the poor ever have to resort to.
The dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye, though. Sarah can’t help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn’t have a soul but who is seemingly intent on keeping her safe.
Because the dragon knows something she doesn’t. He has arrived at the farm with a prophecy on his mind. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents in hot pursuit—and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself.
Where to get the book?
With two weeks before the first discussion you should have plenty of time to get the book and start reading! Whether you prefer digital or physical books, we’ve listed several options below.
Digital Copy
Amazon
If you have a Kindle or like audiobooks, Amazon is probably already your go-to for book purchases. They offer a variety of purchase options. We’ll be reading the Kindle e-book version, but all options are listed below:
- Kindle e-book (direct purchase)
- Audiobook (direct purchase or through Audible)
- Paperback or Hardcover (be sure to check the delivery date)
OverDrive / Libby
Check your local library, they often allow digital rentals through OverDrive and the Libby app! You’ll just need your library card to log in.
Physical Book
Amazon is still a good option to get the paperback or hardcover, but if they’re only delivering “essential items” in your area or the delivery date is too far out, you may need to look for other options. If they’re open, please try to support your local bookstore or library. If they’re closed, more book-focused online stores like BAM! or Barnes & Noble can probably deliver.
Reading Schedule
The book is split into two parts so we’ll hold a discussion after each one right here on the blog! Feel free to read at your own pace, but please avoid posting spoilers if you read ahead. Also, if you’re behind schedule and concerned about spoilers, you may want to wait until you’re caught up to join the discussion.
Discussion Section 1: Part 1, Chapter 1 – 13: Saturday, September 12, 2020
Part 1 ends after the first 13 chapters. We’ll post our thoughts and some questions on this section on the morning of September 12th to kick-off discussion! Can’t wait!
Final Discussion: Full Book: Saturday, September 26, 2020
We’ll complete the book and begin the final discussion on September 26th!
We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Burn by Patrick Ness. Let’s get reading!
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