The way that this book group functions is that the titles to be read are selected by the library staff coordinating the book group. Those interested in the group can choose to attend any of the meetings.
The only requirement is that you have to have read a good amount of the book so that you would be able to take part in the discussion, even if you don't get a chance to finish it.
Copies of the books to be read in the group are owned by the Beaverton City Library and other libraries in the Washington County Library system and are available to be reserved and/or checked out.
February 10th will be the next group and the fictional book to be discussed is Snow Flower and Secret Fan written by Lisa See.Snow Flower and The Secret Fan is set in 19th-century China where women are kept secluded and hardly ever intermingle with the men. It is a powerful story about relationships, regrets, and life-long friendships. While set in a traditional Chinese world, almost anyone can relate to the themes and emotions in this book. This story begins with Lily, a elderly Chinese woman in the mid to late 18th century, as she reflects back upon her life as a woman. As most traditional women of her time, her passage to womanhood began with her foot-binding. The success or failure of this act sets in motion the outcome of her future life. With beautifully bound feet and good upbringing, she is guaranteed a good husband and many sons. Because of her good feet, she is given the opportunity to have a laotong, “old same”, named Snow Flower. This relationship is as sacred as a marriage since the two women try to stay connected with each other throughout their lives.
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On Tues April 14th the group will be discussing the realistic fiction title The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri.The Namesake takes place about thirty years ago in many different places including Calcutta, India, and in various places in The United States. It depicts the life of an ordinary Indian family that moved to America from India.
Gogol Ganguli, a smart, American Indian boy who is born in America to parents who emigrated from Calcutta, India is the protagonist of the story. He does not like his name, "Gogol", and hates being compared to his namesake, Nikolai Gogol, and is embarrassed by it. Throughout the book, he has a hard time trying to become "Americanized", while his parents want him to stay "Indian".
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Enjoy reading the titles mentioned above and join us if you can.
Marie Selleck - Beaverton City Library Book Group Liasion
503-350-3617
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