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The Inheritance of Orqu�dea Divina: A Novel | Zoraida Cordova

The #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead discussion title for October features magical realism with a bit of thriller elements.

Read at your own pace throughout the month. I‘ll post periodic check-ins; discussion on October 31st.

All are welcome! Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the tag list.

The form is now open to make suggestions for titles for 2026! Link in comments below. I cannot wait to see your suggestions!

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Librarybelle Link to form for 2026 suggestions: https://forms.gle/9Py78BdijCaaGHfQ7 4d

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Librarybelle That‘s really good to know, @Prairiegirl_reading ! Thanks for sharing! 4d

Sparklemn I fear I may be overcommitted to book clubs at the moment but may be able to find time to join you! 3d

Librarybelle Great, @Sparklemn ! 3d

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Ragtime: A Novel | E.L. Doctorow

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4/5⭐️
I have a grumble or two about what I consider gratuitous sexual content but that‘s my baggage. Overall I very engaging story.

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Librarybelle Glad you found it engaging! 5d

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It's time for the #LiteraryCrew discussion! I have 10 questions posted as spoilers; you can find these on my feed, the book's feed or by searching for the group's hashtag.

Next month, we are reading a book that seems perfect for this time of year: The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina by Zoraida Cordova. Official post tomorrow!

Also, it's time to think about 2026. Use the URL in the comments to offer suggestions for next year through October 31st!

Librarybelle Link to form: https://forms.gle/9Py78BdijCaaGHfQ7 6d

julieclair If the stars align, I‘ll finish listening today! Looking forward to discussing this one. 6d

Librarybelle Yay, @julieclair ! 6d

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10. Why do you think that the author chose the quotation by Scott Joplin as the
novel‘s epigraph? What does it signify? ~from Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

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9. Many of the characters struggle for what they believe is right. Are they
successful? How are these struggles tied in to the notion of identity or
societal definitions of identity? ~from Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

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8. The notion of value is prominent in the book. What do each of the characters
value? What consequences does this have for them? ~from Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

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7. Why do you think that Mother and Tateh end up together? What draws them
together? How would this relationship have been viewed in the early 1900s?
How would it be viewed today? ~from Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

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6. Does Coalhouse Walker, Jr. obtain justice? What does he sacrifice in the
process? How do his actions affect those around him? How does this scenario
relate to the justice system and civil rights struggles in today‘s society? ~from Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

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5. When Evelyn Nesbit meets The Little Girl in the Pinafore, she is tied with
rope to her father‘s wrist so she won‘t be stolen. How does the author make
connections between Evelyn, The Little Girl, and Mameh? Why is Evelyn
drawn to Tateh and The Little Girl? ~from Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead