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Reading Group Choices Interview with Cynthia Swanson

April 06, 2018 Author Interviews, Bookmark
One of our recommended books is The Glass Forest by Cynthia Swanson

Cynthia Swanson’s latest book, The Glass Forest, is a gripping literary suspense novel set in the 1960s.

Cynthia Swanson recently visited Reading Group Choices to read and discuss her work with an audience. She also took the time to answer our questions and shared influential books, meaningful places, and living in Wisconsin.

​Reading Group Choices: What book changed your life?​

Cynthia Swanson: The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollen. It taught me (and my husband, who also read it) how to make more mindful choices about what we eat and feed our family.

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Reading Group Choices Interview with Min Jin Lee

April 06, 2018 Author Interviews, Bookmark
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee is one of our book group favorites for 2018

National Book Award Finalist Min Jin Lee’s latest book, Pachinko, charts the saga of four generations of a poor immigrant Korean family.

Min Jin Lee recently visited Reading Group Choices to read and discuss her work with an audience. Lee took the time to join us for an interview, sharing life-changing books and the best part of giving readings.

Reading Group Choices: What book(s) changed your life?​

Min Jin Lee: Middlemarch by George Eliot and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

RGC: What book(s) are coming out this year that you’re looking forward to reading?

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Why Book Groups Should Read Poetry

April 05, 2018 Bookmark, Themed Book Lists
Why Poetry

For even the most avid readers, the prospect of delving into poetry can be intimidating…but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve compiled a list of where you might begin, from poet Matthew Zapruder’s convincing argument as to why reading poetry is important, to some of the most breathtaking, beautiful, and bold poetry books published in recent years.

To get started, select a book and then check out our suggestions for how to introduce poetry into your reading group and spark discussion.

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The April Spotlight Group Is…

March 30, 2018 Spotlight Book Groups

April Spotlight:
New Friends of Northern Kentucky

The April Spotlight Group is Bookworms of Northern Kentucky!

Bookworms of Northern KentuckyThis month we’re featuring the book group Bookworms of Northern Kentucky which has been reading books together for 16 years!

Over the years, some members have changed, but they all share the same love of books and good writing. They meet monthly from September to June, at homes or the local library. They choose the year’s books every June, and everyone volunteers either to review and/or be hostesses. Their parent organization is a group of 150 women who gather monthly and choose small group activities to foster friendship and service.

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Reading Group Choices Interview with Lorna Landvik

February 04, 2018 Author Interviews, Bookmark
Once in a Blue Moon Lodge by Lorna Landvik

Lorna Landvik’s latest novel, Once in a Blue Moon Lodge, is a sequel to her debut, Patty Jane’s House of Curl.

Lorna Landvik recently visited Reading Group Choices to read and discuss her work with an audience. Lorna also took the time to answer our questions and shared life-changing books, Norwegian curse words, her favorite bookstore, and what she finds most fascinating in the world of science. 

Reading Group Choices: What book changed your life?​
Lorna Landvik: It would have to be Dick and Jane,

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RGC Authors Featured on TTBOOK

February 01, 2018 Author Interviews, Bookmark

To The Best of Our Knowledge (TTBOOK), a Wisconsin Public Radio show, has featured a host of RGC Authors who’ve come to town to read at our home base, 702WI.

Go deeper in the world of each book and the creative process of each author by reading articles about the authors and listening as host Anne Strainchamps conducts insightful interviews.

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