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Alright, gang it’s nearly July (time flies huh?) so it’s time for me to lead book club. More focussed on fantasy this time round because I guess that's just my mood. So without further ado, here are my picks!
A House with Good Bones by T Kingfisher
247 pages
This is the horror pick. Southern gothic mystery that even the summary on goodreads seems purposefully vague on. But if you’re feeling spooky, this’ll be the one.
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
377 pages
I realised that it is, in fact, necessary for me to LGBTQA+ book on my picks. This is that book. Edwardian, magic, and queer love. I don’t know, it sounded good to me.
Note: Mia has informed us there are explicit scenes (which you can skip) but just a head's up. Also it's another start of a series, oops.
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
329 pages
I love the movie, and I’m told the books are good, so I thought this a good excuse to start the series (bear in the mind that it is a series, but we’ll only read the first one). Possibly an easier read because I believe it’s categorised as young adult fiction. Heard it's a bit different to the movie, so if you've seen that and feel a bit discouraged it might be the same, I'm told it isn't. Don't know if that's a selling point. Another fantasy.
Poll will be open for 7 days, so get in quick. Once the book is chosen, we have two months to read and discuss the book.
React/discuss at your own pace. All of us are differing levels of busy and differing levels of how much we can read at once, so remember to use spoilers for spoiler-related content so you don't spoil for others! Please be respectful in this regard.
Site rules apply to all discussions. Be aware that books may contain mature themes or language.
Friendly reminder that anyone on the site can join in!
A House with Good Bones by T Kingfisher
247 pages
This is the horror pick. Southern gothic mystery that even the summary on goodreads seems purposefully vague on. But if you’re feeling spooky, this’ll be the one.
"Mom seems off."
Her brother's words echo in Sam Montgomery's ear as she turns onto the quiet North Carolina street where their mother lives alone.
She brushes the thought away as she climbs the front steps. Sam's excited for this rare extended visit, and looking forward to nights with just the two of them, drinking boxed wine, watching murder mystery shows, and guessing who the killer is long before the characters figure it out.
But stepping inside, she quickly realizes home isn’t what it used to be. Gone is the warm, cluttered charm her mom is known for; now the walls are painted a sterile white. Her mom jumps at the smallest noises and looks over her shoulder even when she’s the only person in the room. And when Sam steps out back to clear her head, she finds a jar of teeth hidden beneath the magazine-worthy rose bushes, and vultures are circling the garden from above.
To find out what’s got her mom so frightened in her own home, Sam will go digging for the truth. But some secrets are better left buried.
Her brother's words echo in Sam Montgomery's ear as she turns onto the quiet North Carolina street where their mother lives alone.
She brushes the thought away as she climbs the front steps. Sam's excited for this rare extended visit, and looking forward to nights with just the two of them, drinking boxed wine, watching murder mystery shows, and guessing who the killer is long before the characters figure it out.
But stepping inside, she quickly realizes home isn’t what it used to be. Gone is the warm, cluttered charm her mom is known for; now the walls are painted a sterile white. Her mom jumps at the smallest noises and looks over her shoulder even when she’s the only person in the room. And when Sam steps out back to clear her head, she finds a jar of teeth hidden beneath the magazine-worthy rose bushes, and vultures are circling the garden from above.
To find out what’s got her mom so frightened in her own home, Sam will go digging for the truth. But some secrets are better left buried.
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
377 pages
I realised that it is, in fact, necessary for me to LGBTQA+ book on my picks. This is that book. Edwardian, magic, and queer love. I don’t know, it sounded good to me.
Note: Mia has informed us there are explicit scenes (which you can skip) but just a head's up. Also it's another start of a series, oops.
Young baronet Robin Blyth thought he was taking up a minor governmental post. However, he's actually been appointed parliamentary liaison to a secret magical society. If it weren’t for this administrative error, he’d never have discovered the incredible magic underlying his world.
Cursed by mysterious attackers and plagued by visions, Robin becomes determined to drag answers from his missing predecessor – but he’ll need the help of Edwin Courcey, his hostile magical-society counterpart. Unwillingly thrown together, Robin and Edwin will discover a plot that threatens every magician in the British Isles.
Cursed by mysterious attackers and plagued by visions, Robin becomes determined to drag answers from his missing predecessor – but he’ll need the help of Edwin Courcey, his hostile magical-society counterpart. Unwillingly thrown together, Robin and Edwin will discover a plot that threatens every magician in the British Isles.
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
329 pages
I love the movie, and I’m told the books are good, so I thought this a good excuse to start the series (bear in the mind that it is a series, but we’ll only read the first one). Possibly an easier read because I believe it’s categorised as young adult fiction. Heard it's a bit different to the movie, so if you've seen that and feel a bit discouraged it might be the same, I'm told it isn't. Don't know if that's a selling point. Another fantasy.
Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.
Poll will be open for 7 days, so get in quick. Once the book is chosen, we have two months to read and discuss the book.
React/discuss at your own pace. All of us are differing levels of busy and differing levels of how much we can read at once, so remember to use spoilers for spoiler-related content so you don't spoil for others! Please be respectful in this regard.
Site rules apply to all discussions. Be aware that books may contain mature themes or language.
Friendly reminder that anyone on the site can join in!
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One of my all time favourite authors and Sophie is one of my absolute favourite protagonists. Yeah, the movie took it in a different direction (book Sophie and Howl are less...likeable I suppose? But in an endearing way) but not detrimentally I think.
