Literarycrew

It‘s time for the #LiteraryCrew monthly book discussion! I have 7 questions posted. You can find them on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching the group‘s hashtag. Stop by and answer whenever!

May‘s book is Morgan Is My Name by Sophie Keetch!

mcctrish, DebinHawaii, mjdowens, melissajayne, Jerdencon, tpixie, LapReader, Cuilin, kspenmoll, PurpleyPumpkin, Prairiegirl_reading, BethM, Deblovestoread, Sace, CatLass007, Mollyanna, BookwormAHN, Pogue, dabbe, Sargar114, Karisa, bumpinthenight, Singout, julieclair, AllDebooks, Lkempf

tpixie Thanks! 9h

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Librarybelle

The Briar Club | Kate Quinn

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7. Discuss the murder mystery. Were you expecting it to play a larger role in the story? Were you surprised by who the victim and who the perpetrator were? ~from Plainfield Area Public Library #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

CatLass007 I definitely didn‘t see any of that coming. Quinn‘s characters often go through all kinds of trauma but in the end things generally work out for the best. The ways in which they all work out are often unexpected. 3h

Sace I was very surprised by the ending! It added to the enjoyment. 2h

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6. Food plays a significant part in the story. Discuss the symbolic meaning of the Briar Club‘s communal meals and how they foster a sense of belonging. ~from Plainfield Area Public Library #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

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5. Examine the themes of secrecy, deception, and truth-telling in the novel. How do the characters‘ hidden pasts and double lives affect their relationships? ~from Plainfield Area Public Library Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Jerdencon I think they all had their own baggage that they brought which affected how they interacted with each other and their views. 4h

CatLass007 I think the saddest example of secret-keeping was Fliss. She had so much negative self talk. When she was finally able to be honest with her husband it was so uplifting. 3h

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Librarybelle

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3. Briarwood house itself narrates some of the chapters. How does the house‘s perspective shape the reader‘s understanding of the events and characters? Did you enjoy hearing from an inanimate object? ~from Plainfield Area Public Library Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Jerdencon Honestly when I first read that the house was talking I was a little put off and found it gimmicky but in the end it didn‘t bother me too much. 4h

CatLass007 I love a good fantasy! This slight fantastical aspect gave insight into all the characters effect on one another and their environment. (edited) 3h

Sace I loved the house‘s pov! 2h

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Librarybelle

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2. The point of view rotates among the women of the boarding home. Frequently
when we get to a new point of view we find that the truth differs from the
perceptions that others have. Why do you think Quinn chose to tell the story in
this way and what is she trying to say with it? ~from Plainfield Area Public Library Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Jerdencon I think it helped keep the suspense going this way. 4h

CatLass007 I enjoyed getting the perspectives of each boarder. It‘s a rare talent to be able to write something so difficult so well. Julia Quinn is a new “must read” author for me. And since I listened to the audiobook, I appreciated the narrator‘s ability to give each character her own distinctive voice. 3h

Karisa I liked the rotating POV‘s. Usually I get connected to one character and don‘t want to move onto another. But somehow she really made it work. 2h

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1. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Red Scare and McCarthyism. How do
these historical events impact the lives and choices of the characters? ~from Plainfield Area Public Library Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

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Librarybelle History Channel info on the Red Scare and McCarthyism: https://www.history.com/articles/red-scare 10h

Jerdencon I found the time period very interesting because even though I had heard about the red scares I never knew much about the specifics. Always like to learn something new when reading. 4h

CatLass007 There were a lot of “witch hunts” during that time. This is the first time I‘ve read a book that references it. There were a couple of episodes of MASH that brought home just what a frightening time it was. Loyalty oaths and naming names. Lives were ruined. The TV show Babylon 5 had seasons where a different type of McCarthyism was rampant. I don‘t think it affected some of the members of the Briar Club much at all. But for others the (cont)⬇️ 3h

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CatLass007 events were catastrophic. And the paranoia about anyone who was even remotely different was sheer insanity. 3h

Karisa @CatLass007 Sounds familiar to some of the things happening today! It is scary stuff! 2h

Karisa @Jerdencon I like to learn something new while reading too. I think I‘d only heard mentions here and there to the Red Scare and McCarthyism before. I know that Marvelous Mrs. Maisel mentions it 😊 2h

CatLass007 @Jerdencon @karisa I just saw this article in which a judge compares deportation threats to the Red Scare: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/judge-release-mohsen-mahdawi-columbia-student-e5... 2h

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Librarybelle

The Briar Club | Kate Quinn

Tomorrow (Wednesday) is discussion day for this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! Zeke had his visit with the specialist today with a medical procedure to determine things tomorrow, so I will post at some point during the day—the specialist is over an hour away from me, and he has to be there early morning with a pickup time in the evening.

I will tag everyone to let you know the questions have been posted!

CatLass007 Thank you. Prayers for you and Zeke. 1d

tpixie Prayers & good wishes for Zeke 🦄🦋 Safe travels 🚗 1d

Librarybelle Thank you, @CatLass007 @tpixie ! 1d

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Sace I‘ll be thinking of you and Zeke! 1d

julieclair Prayers for you and Zeke. Hope you get some answers. 🙏 1d

julieclair As usual, I have not yet finished the book. 🙄 I‘ll jump in once I complete it. 💙 1d

Librarybelle Thank you, @Sace @julieclair ! 1d

tpixie @Librarybelle yes, I‘m behind as well. 1d

Sargar114 @julieclair same, same. About halfway through. 13h

DebinHawaii Sending positive thoughts & prayers to Zeke & to you. 💜 I‘m almost done with the book & hope to finish tonight. 10h

Librarybelle Thank you, @DebinHawaii ! 9h

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Morgan Is My Name | Sophie Keetch

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I realized I never posted the #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead title for May! This is the first in a trilogy that features Morgan Le Fay from the Arthurian legend.

Read at your own pace throughout May. I‘ll post periodic check ins during the month, and discussion will take place on May 31st.

Please let me know if you wish to be added to or removed from the tag list.

See original post at https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2860583

Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 2d

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Librarybelle

Morgan Is My Name | Sophie Keetch

I realized I never posted the #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead title for May! This is the first in a trilogy that features Morgan Le Fay from the Arthurian legend.

Read at your own pace throughout May. I‘ll post periodic check ins during the month, and discussion will take place on May 31st.

Please let me know if you wish to be added to or removed from the tag list.

mcctrish, mjdowens, melissajayne, Jerdencon, tpixie, LapReader, Cuilin, kspenmoll, PurpleyPumpkin, Prairiegirl_reading, Deblovestoread, Sace, CatLass007, Mollyanna, BookwormAHN, Pogue, dabbe, Sargar114, Karisa, bumpinthenight, Singout, julieclair, AllDebooks, Lkempf

Librarybelle @LitsyEvents 2d

Deblovestoread Looking forward to this one. 2d

Librarybelle @Deblovestoread Me too! 2d

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dabbe Thank you! I adore the Arthurian legends. 2d

Sargar114 This looks so interesting. Put it on hold for the library. Don‘t know if it‘ll come in time, but still want to read 2d

Librarybelle I‘m looking forward to it, @dabbe ! 2d

Librarybelle @Sargar114 I hope it comes in soon! 2d

CatLass007 I look forward to it! And right now both this and the second book are free on Audible. 2d

Librarybelle Good to know, @CatLass007 ! 2d

AllDebooks Looking forward to this one. I didn't realise it was a series. 😊 2d

Jerdencon I just requested it so hoping to join in! 2d

Librarybelle Yay, @AllDebooks @Jerdencon ! 2d

tpixie Ooh fun! I lived reading about Arthur as a child. Morgan will be fun to read about! Sygne Pike has King Arthur series I want to read about & there‘s a king Arthur with a female lead twist that Marie Benedict loved as a girl that I also want to read