by Mary Kubica
First published 2014
Book clubs face the same question every month: what comes next? This collection solves that problem with ten carefully chosen excerpts from contemporary and historical fiction. The selections span different eras and settings, from exotic historical locations to modern-day dramas that tackle current social issues. Each excerpt comes with a personal letter from the novel's editor explaining what makes that particular book perfect for group discussion. The sampler includes previews of works by Mary Kubica, Jason Mott, Heather Gudenkauf, Anne Girard, Kimberly Belle, Suzanne Hayes, Loretta Nyhan, Shona Patel, Elaine Hussey, and Paula Treick DeBoard. Beyond the excerpts themselves, readers get bonus materials designed to spark conversation: detailed reading guides and recorded author discussions. The goal is simple: help every book club member become the person who suggests the perfect next selection.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
504 pages · Kindle Edition · MIRA