by Jason Mott
First published 2013
Book club members face the same challenge every month: selecting the next title that will spark great discussions. This collection presents excerpts from six novels chosen specifically for their book club appeal. The sampler includes portions of The Returned by Jason Mott, I'll Be Seeing You by Suzanne Hayes and Loretta Nyhan, Teatime for the Firefly by Shona Patel, The Sweetest Hallelujah by Elaine Hussey, The Tulip Eaters by Antoinette van Heugten, and The Mourning Hours by Paula Treick DeBoard. Each selection spans different time periods and settings, from historical fiction to contemporary stories that tackle significant social issues. Editors provide letters explaining why each book works well for group discussions. The collection includes reading guides and author interviews to support book club conversations. Members can sample these diverse voices and themes before committing to a full novel, making the monthly selection process easier and more informed.
Genres: fiction, anthologies, contemporary, adult-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
343 pages · Kindle Edition · Harlequin MIRA