Hello My Bookworm Amigas!
How exciting it was for us to kick off our 10th year with the discussion of The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. How nice it was to see so many of you attend the meeting at The Pancake Factory in Stony Point, to discuss this book, which everyone seemed to like.
Did we all like it because the book focuses on topics such as magic, fortune telling, death? Aren't all those topics mysterious, intriguing, and perhaps strikes a nerve in all of us?The story revolves around these topics as the four Gold siblings live their lives "knowing" the exact date of when they are going to die, as predicted by a fortune teller they visited in their Lower East Side neighborhood as young children.
The novel is filled with references to the characters' destinies and whether these destinies can be altered by their actions. Would knowing the day they are going to die cause them to unconciously or intentionally to act a certain way to ultimately influence their destiny?
As we discussed those thought provoking topics, we shared many of our own fears, superstitions, and beliefs...bringing us all to the conclusion we don't want to know our destinies -- no need for added stress!
Looking forward to seeing you all on October 22- we decided to take November off, and will resume bookclub on Dec. 3. After that we are meeting the first Monday of every month for the rest of this school year.
Love you all,
Maria P.
How exciting it was for us to kick off our 10th year with the discussion of The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. How nice it was to see so many of you attend the meeting at The Pancake Factory in Stony Point, to discuss this book, which everyone seemed to like.
Did we all like it because the book focuses on topics such as magic, fortune telling, death? Aren't all those topics mysterious, intriguing, and perhaps strikes a nerve in all of us?The story revolves around these topics as the four Gold siblings live their lives "knowing" the exact date of when they are going to die, as predicted by a fortune teller they visited in their Lower East Side neighborhood as young children.
The novel is filled with references to the characters' destinies and whether these destinies can be altered by their actions. Would knowing the day they are going to die cause them to unconciously or intentionally to act a certain way to ultimately influence their destiny?
As we discussed those thought provoking topics, we shared many of our own fears, superstitions, and beliefs...bringing us all to the conclusion we don't want to know our destinies -- no need for added stress!
Looking forward to seeing you all on October 22- we decided to take November off, and will resume bookclub on Dec. 3. After that we are meeting the first Monday of every month for the rest of this school year.
Love you all,
Maria P.
I enjoyed reading The Immortalists, even though the book had faults. Your touches of fortune cookies and rugelach as well as sangria was greatly appreciated. Our discussions were good, and I'm glad we all agree we don't want to know our death dates. I'll continue to live as if I'll make it to 120, and make healthy lifestyle choices.
ReplyDeleteL'chaiim, to life, to everyone! XOOX-- Robin L.
Hi Bookworms,
ReplyDeleteIt was a great start and discussion to our 10th year. The Pancake Factory served delicious food. Maria's treats only added to our palettes. Maria R. we continue to wish you well and support you.
Our book club so transcends beyond reading. We have fostered relationships 10 years strong.
I look forward to our next time together.
Be blessed!
Mary