419 book club discussions

Join us as we discuss the wide world of family history. At one point, winston angrily exclaims africa is not some sort of of metaphor, which is all well and good, but the problem with 419, the book, is that 419, the scam, doesnt. This months meeting began with the delivery of all our new books. Land, during the period described in this book, was primarily a house cleaner. We have a junior girls book club that range from ages 10 to 15. A car tumbles through darkness down a snowy ravine. International book club will feature six titles with indepth discussion guides, backgrounds, and actions. Our 23 hour meetings are primarily a social gathering with a mere 10 minute discussion about the book snuck somewhere in the middle. The amnesty international book club is pleased to announce our may 2017 book, 419, by will ferguson. Thank you for selecting missing pieces for your book club discussion. New members are always welcome and its free to join. If you have any suggestions for questions other book club members can use in their discussions, share those, too. The mercer county district library offers book discussions in each of its four locations.

Over the last decade, will ferguson has made the seemingly effortless transition from successful humorist and travel writer to successful comic novelist. Oprahs books read about books seen on the show, oprahs selection of books that make a difference, her personal favorites, and find out how to host a book club. A book club and roundtable discussions with prominent women on campus, including national speakers each semester. A bit confusing at times and some parts were like reading a second book. Discussions 0 this content is available only to members. These book discussion questions are highly detailed and will ruin plot points, if.

This may seem obvious, but it is the most important step, so it is worth stating. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. Oprah, pulitzer prizewinning american novelist and charles dickens expert jane smiley and an audience of book club readers discuss a tale of two cities and great expectations in this special fulllength oprahs book club webcast video. Meeting details will be shared with registered individuals. Copies of books will be available at the corresponding library location one month prior to each discussion. Thanks to retreat by random house for selecting we dont bake muffins book club as the winner of the books are beautiful contest. For the first 60 pages of 419, fergusons grim departure from the comedy that.

We chatted with will ferguson about his novel 419, our first pick for the cityline book club. Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips. To book club main page sistahs unlimited book club from columbia, sc book club photo coming. A book blog 2020 by books do you want to read a book or series along with other people. We read and discuss fiction, nonfiction, short stories, and poetry and host live chats and interviews with leading authors. They arent helpful in moving discussions forward, and can make others feel defensive. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. How we meet and why it matters led by maryjane ludy lunch provided and spaces are limited. Bluffton facultystaff discuss education, peace and the universe. A series focused on professional development for women faculty and staff at bgsu. Online book discussions allow you to discuss your favorite titles with other avid readers from around the world.

Annals of the former world by john mcphee stayed tuned for the schedule. Cheris hodges and electa rome parks for book signings and book discussions. Just ask for the latest book club book at the front desk. Recommended to book clubs by 2 of 2 members will ferguson takes readers deep into the labyrinth of lies that is 419, the worlds most insidious internet scam. I actually read it for my book club and am anxious to compare notes. We read and talk about both fiction and nonfiction books as a community. I love talking books with readers and would be honored to join your discussion via skype. While discussing books is our passion we also have active forums for talking about poetry, short stories, writing and authors. Cleaning houses and practicing medicine both involve a fair amount of piss and vomit. The art book club is free to the public but space is limited and registration is kindly requested for each event. Join us for lively and enlightening book discussions hosted by 15 of our library locations.

Discussions are usually conducted via message boards or chat rooms. Tell us about the book you read and the memorable discussion it provoked. Other frequently used terms to describe a book discussion club include reading group, book group, and book discussion group. Over 12 weeks, youll meet 12 incredible women of courage straight from scripture and dig into three themes from the incourage devotional bible better together, friendship on purpose, and imperfect hospitality. A book club for true crime devotees with discussions covering books, documentaries, and podcast about past and recent true crime events if you too possess a festering interest in true crime and have long desired an outlet for likeminded true crime enthusiasts to gather and discuss, there is finally a book club for us devotees. Keep the mood of the club in mind when selecting the book. In will fergusons 419, four one nine refers to the section in the nigerian criminal code that deals with. Find discussion guides, questions and themes to look out for in your book it is said that you can pick up any book and be guaranteed that one of the following themes will be present. Many book clubs turn more into a social hour than an intelligent conversation on books. Getting book club discussions started are often the hardest part of the book club meeting.

This has become the main focus of our forum, where members keep a record of their reading from lists to full blogs. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. There is no other book club service that even compares to book movement. In this guide, youll find riccis reflection on the book and the time he spent teaching in nigeria, as well as. Jacobs undergoes a hilarious, heartfelt quest to understand what constitutes family where it begins and how far it goes and attempts to untangle the true meaning of the family of humankind.

Good reads meets the third tuesday of every month at 7 pm. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. It is more often called simply a book club, a term that is also used to describe a book sales club, which can cause confusion. Meets on the first thursday of every month at 7 pm. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. Ill join you for the discussion, if i feel up to it. Every book club member has a few great book discussions that stand out in their mind whats yours. Your are by far the best for all the many things you offer members. The book group corner offers readers companion guides that provide background and stimulate discussion on specific titles.

Gave you insight into the dark world of internet scams and how easily people fall for it. We have one meeting under our belts, and another coming up soon. Upcoming events forest book club tacoma, wa meetup. Check out the following sites to learn more about discussions online. My current book club group is much more casual, but perhaps too much so.

Why not consider setting aside 30 minutes for social conversation, and then 60 or 90 minutes for book discussion. Join in on reading and discussion of the book for the month. This title has been recommended by guest reader nino ricci, the book club s first guest reader in january 2014. Or as kelly likes to tell people the best book club in canada contest. We offer a variety of themed book groups as well, including.

What does steinbeck mean when he writes, in the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage p. We discussed the book, went off into related tangents and then came back, interrupted each other, disagreed, echoed, dissected and nodded a lot. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. The first two things are easy to accomplish just read anything by.

Native american art in focus which includes a newly acquired blackware jar by martinez. Thats why, while reading stephanie lands memoir, maid, i often found myself thinking, i know exactly what that smells like. Book questions and reading guidesdiscussion guides for book clubs more than 500 printable reading guides for exceptional books. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. The perfect book club is made up of three key things. Camilla gibb, author of sweetness in the belly and the beauty of humanity movement will fergusons 419 unveils the brilliant layers of a nigerian cyberspace sting that brings devastation to an entire family. Book club discussion topics a resource for anyone in a book club. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to. Book discussions book club coldwater public library. Why do different characters insist at different points in the book, a fella got to eat p. Sarah quinlans husband, jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager.

Upcoming events for forest book club in tacoma, wa. Readers can participate here on our goodreads group start a discussion thread below, and well start some, too. During the spring 2018 semester, more than 20 bluffton university faculty and staff members gathered weekly to discuss the importance of a peaceable vision of education in and. A book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read and express their opinions, likes, dislikes, etc. Participate in weekly book chapter discussions on tuesdays and thursdays from april 7 may 7, 2020 from 12 1 pm via webex.

Join fellow art and book lovers for a discussion of the book, its all relative. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. The women of courage online bible study will take you on a journey through gods word. Here is a list of books club book sets available at the library. Upcoming selections the private lives of the impressionists by sue roe. Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace. The complete webcast of oprahs book club discussion of.