Discussion: The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey, Part 2
- Tue Mar 13 2012
- Laurie Grassi
Alex, Lora and I discuss whether or not Faina is real, and, ultimately, if that matters in light of the lessons learned by the characters in this magical tale set in the wilds of 1920s Alaska.
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Discussion: The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey, Part 1
- Thu Mar 08 2012
- Laurie Grassi
This week, we chat about Part 1 (to page 113) of Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow Child. This debut novel from the Alaskan bookseller captivates Alex, Lora and I with its intriguing mix of realism and magic — and, in particular, the character of the little girl.
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Discussion: The Night Circus by Erin Morgentstern, part one
- Fri Jan 20 2012
- Laurie Grassi
This week, we’re thrilled to start our discussions of Erin Morgenstern’s magical, enthralling The Night Circus, which landed this debut author a seven-figure advance and hit the bestseller lists within mere weeks of release. For the event, Alex and I are joined by our newest Chatelaine book club member, assistant editor Lora Grady. This time out, we read pages 1 to 131 — and trust me, it was hard to limit our reading to that first part of the book and not devour the rest of it!
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