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Book Club Box Set

Author : Alka Joshi

Publisher : MIRA

Page : 1198 pages

File Size : 49,40 MB

Release : 2020-07-20

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0369702921

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Featuring two REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE book club picks, this exclusive collection includes compelling debut novels that will stay with you long after the last page. The Henna ArtistEscaping from an abusive arranged marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way from her 1950s rural village to the vibrant pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the henna artist—and confidante—most in demand to the wealthy women of the upper class. Trusted with their secrets, she can never reveal her own… The CactusFor Susan Green, messy emotions don’t fit into the equation of her perfectly ordered life. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan’s greatest fear is realized: she is losing control. As her dismantled world falls further into a tailspin, Susan might have a chance at finding real love and learning to love herself, if only she can figure out how to let go.



Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses The Paris Wife, by Paula McLain

Author : Marilyn Herbert

Publisher : Bookclub-in-a-Box

Page : 79 pages

File Size : 10,78 MB

Release : 2012-02-21

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1927121000

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Ernest Hemingway was an iconic writer of the 20th century who gave modern literature a unique shape and form. Papa Hemingway was larger than life and created his own personal and professional mythical status. He was so powerful and energetic that he overshadowed the people around him. Paula McLain reaches behind the shadow to bring us an intimate portrait of Hadley Richardson, Hemingway’s first wife. Hadley, a lovely and talented young woman in her own right, met Hemingway soon after her mother died and was swept off her feet by this handsome, energetic, and passionate young man who was eight years her junior. They married and headed to Paris where they mingled with the likes of Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald and a host of other famous and about to be famous writers, poets, and artists. McLain draws a superb portrait of the Hemingways’ magical time traipsing around Europe with their friends. She poignantly demonstrates how their enchanted relationship systematically falls apart. While The Paris Wife treats us to a glimpse of the hidden Hemingway, the man he was before he became the master writer of the century, the more important part of his story is Hadley, his Paris Wife. Bookclub-in-a-Box has created a comprehensive guide to Paula McLain’s novel, The Paris Wife, and includes reflections on the personality and perceptions of Hadley Richardson and Ernest Hemingway; Hadley’s influence on her husband; Hemingway’s progress in breaking into the literary world; and the high life and exciting times of Paris in the 1920s. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author.



Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses Khaled Hosseini's novel, The Kite Runner

Author : Marilyn Herbert

Publisher : Bookclub-in-a-Box

Page : 87 pages

File Size : 42,61 MB

Release : 2011-03-25

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1897082738

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The Kite Runner has the distinction of being the first English-language fiction written about Afghanistan, by Khaled Hosseini, a former Afghan doctor who fled his native country in 1980 as it became immersed in civil war. The novel tells of the relationship of two boys who are born, live, and play side by side, yet there is no equality in their connection. Hosseini takes his story through three decades, which include communism and Soviet occupation, as well as the arrival of the Mujahideen and the reign of terror that followed. Bookclub-in-a-Box will review and examine the following topics: • The complex relationship of Amir and Hassan, especially juxtaposed against the political and cultural backdrop of their times. • Through the relationship of the two boys with each other and with others, the reader will reflect on how those personal and political realities can be intertwined. There will be references to the concepts of "master" and "bully." • The images of the kite and the kite runner are appropriate symbols for Afghanistan and will be considered in that light. Readers will be inspired to seek out other metaphors in this rich novel. • Afghanistan has been forever changed by its different masters, for example, the Russians and the Taliban. • Examine the devastation of Afghanistan, as portrayed in the lives of the novel's characters, and to see and understand the kind of human suffering that occurred behind the newspaper headlines. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style, and interesting background information on the novel and the author. See the website (www.bookclubinabox.com) for our complete line of Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guides



The Homegrown Café Book Club Boxed Set

Author : Mellanie Szereto

Publisher : Amatoria Press

Page : 504 pages

File Size : 42,16 MB

Release : 2021-10-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1942522274

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The women of The Homegrown Café Book Club are over 40, single, and loving it. Fate, however, has a different plan with a younger man for every last one of them. Makin’ Bacon ~ At forty-two, divorcée Tate Madison is looking for a sperm donor and nothing more. Her younger brother’s best friend, Big Jim Cochon, is happy to oblige the old-fashioned way for a chance at forever with his lifetime crush. He’ll have to convince her happily-ever-after is worth the risk. The Farmer Takes a Husband ~ Riley Fenniman is happily single at forty-seven until a health scare forces her to find a husband in order to save her legacy. Deacon Jeffries jumps at the chance to marry his favorite client and give his daughters a mother. Love might not be enough when he discovers her secret. The Butcher and the Baker ~ After six broken engagements, forty-three-year-old butcher Petra Lochsley wants nothing to do with men and romance. Baker Auggie Hofmeier didn’t mean TO fall in love with or accidentally marry the butcher, but his heart seems to know what it’s doing. Unfortunately, the conniving retired candlestick maker threatens their happily-ever-after. When Harry Met Wally ~ Fifty-year-old widow Wallis Danforth has found jerks and perverts during her misadventures in dating. Harry Kreiger never believed in love at first sight until he witnessed his Princess Charming putting her rude date firmly in his place. Now he has to convince her he isn't too young to give her happily-ever-after. And Baby Makes 2½ ~ Forty-five-year-old family law expert Georgina Swofford knows marriage and children aren’t in her cards. Oscar Banyan needs her help to gain guardianship of his newborn nephew, even if she represented his ex-wife during a brutal divorce five years ago. Their sparks produce fire of an unexpected sort.





The Ultimate Book Club: 180 Books You Should Read (Vol.2)

Author : Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Publisher : Good Press

Page : 20122 pages

File Size : 18,40 MB

Release : 2023-12-17

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN :

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The Ultimate Book Club: 180 Books You Should Read (Vol.2) heralds a grand assembly of masterpieces, weaving together a rich tapestry of literary excellence that spans centuries, continents, and genres. The collection boasts an array of literary styles, from the nuanced psychological narratives of Fyodor Dostoyevsky to the pioneering science fiction of H.G. Wells, and from the intricate social commentaries of Jane Austen to the existential musings of Friedrich Nietzsche. It cultivates an absorbing dialogue between the traditions of Western literature and the philosophical depths of Eastern works, such as those by Confucius and Laozi. Significant for its diversity and depth, the anthology showcases the evolving landscape of literary forms, capturing the universal human experience in its myriad expressions. The contributing authors and editors, each a luminary in their own right, bring to this collection an unparalleled depth of cultural, historical, and literary insight. Their backgrounds span the gamut of the 18th to 20th centuries, reflecting major literary movements from Enlightenment thought to Romanticism, Realism, and beyond. Authors like Virginia Woolf and Kafka represent the transition to Modernism, exploring new narrative techniques. Their collective works offer a panoramic view of human thought and societal developments, encapsulating pivotal moments in history and the perennial themes of love, conflict, ambition, and despair. For the ardent bibliophile, The Ultimate Book Club: 180 Books You Should Read (Vol.2) offers an unrivaled journey through the landmarks of global literature. It invites readers to immerse themselves in the richness of human expression, challenging perceptions and broadening horizons. This volume is not merely a collection of texts but a bridge connecting varied epochs, cultures, and philosophies. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of literature to illuminate the human condition, making it an essential addition to any discerning reader's collection.



Happy Endings Book Club Boxed Set Books 4-6

Author : Kylie Gilmore

Publisher : Extra Fancy Books

Page : 666 pages

File Size : 25,11 MB

Release : 2020-05-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1646580079

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The Happy Endings Book Club Boxed Set Books 4-6 includes three full-length novels: Formal Arrangement, Bad Boy Done Wrong, and Mess With Me. Join the club and get your happy ending! Formal Arrangement Lauren Bishop has her whole summer planned out—working as a nanny for a desperate single dad and finding the elusive Mr. Right. She even signed up for the local matchmaking guru’s Make Love Bloom (TM) service end-of-summer guarantee! But somehow her plans got derailed because now she finds herself longing for her emotionally unavailable employer. When his two-year-old’s molars turn his little sunshine into a demon from hell, single dad Alex Campbell finds himself longing for the simpler days of teddy bear picnics. This is a parenting nightmare! Then sweet Lauren drops into their life like an angel sent from above. Alex doesn’t do relationships, which is why he turns down every woman who comes his way, but he can’t afford to lose this nanny. Can he convince her to stay even though she’s looking for the one thing he can’t give her? Bad Boy Done Wrong Good girl nurse Carrie Young only has to catch one glimpse of bad boy Zach Harrison with his wild hair, full beard, and hooded eyes to know he’s exactly what she needs to get over all those wasted years with a repressed and controlling ex. Full seduction ahead! Only the next morning, her bad boy doesn’t disappear after having his wicked way with her and he’s making her breakfast! What the fudge! Did she do the bad boy thing all wrong? Zach’s no dummy. He knows a good thing when it falls into his lap. And if that means pretending to be a bad boy, he’s game. No harm in a little role play, he figures. Besides, his work as an anthropologist will soon take him overseas. He’s destined to be a lone wolf forever—near the action, not embroiled in it—great for his career and for ruining relationships. In the meantime, there’s one naughty girl in need of a bad boy and he aims to please. Mess With Me Ally Bloom attends her college reunion on a mission—a second chance with her first love. Turns out he’s single and…not interested. Their love is doomed! But when Ethan Case, the sexy cop friend of a friend, finds her crying in her spiked punch, he invites her for coffee with his date. Knowing he’s taken and she doesn’t need to impress him, Ally blurts the entire sucky men saga that is her love life. But wait! There he is at her Happy Endings Book Club meeting. And pulling her over for speeding. And in her classroom to talk to the kids about safety. Is the man just messing with her, or is this the beginning of something real? The Happy Endings Book Club series continues with Book 7, Resisting Fate, plus more! Happy Endings Book Club Series Hidden Hollywood (Book 1) Inviting Trouble (Book 2) So Revealing (Book 3) Formal Arrangement (Book 4) Bad Boy Done Wrong (Book 5) Mess With Me (Book 6) Resisting Fate (Book 7) Chance of Romance (Book 8) Wicked Flirt (Book 9) An Inconvenient Plan (Book 10) A Happy Endings Wedding (Book 11) For more humorous contemporary romance, check out all of Kylie's books! The Clover Park Series The Opposite of Wild (Book 1) Daisy Does It All (Book 2) Bad Taste in Men (Book 3) Kissing Santa (Book 4) Restless Harmony (Book 5) Not My Romeo (Book 6) Rev Me Up (Book 7) An Ambitious Engagement (Book 8) Clutch Player (Book 9) A Tempting Friendship (Book 10) Clover Park Bride: A Clover Park Short - Nico and Lily’s Wedding A Valentine’s Day Gift (Book 11) Maggie Meets Her Match (Book 12) Clover Park STUDS Series Almost Over It (Book 1) Almost Married (Book 2) Almost Fate (Book 3) Almost in Love (Book 4) Almost Romance (Book 5) Almost Hitched (Book 6) The Rourkes Series Royal Catch (Book 1) Royal Hottie (Book 2) Royal Darling (Book 3) Royal Charmer (Book 4) Royal Player (Book 5) Royal Shark (Book 6) Rogue Prince (Book 7) Rogue Gentleman (Book 8) Rogue Rascal (Book 9) Rogue Angel (Book 10) Rogue Devil (Book 11) Rogue Beast (Book 12) Keywords: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, chick lit, funny romance, humorous romance, humorous fiction, women's fiction, small town romance, series romance, series, clover park, happy endings book club series, romance, romantic, family life, dating, boxed set, box set, romance boxed set, anthologies, romance anthologies, humor, marriage, love, family life, friendship, Kylie Gilmore, USA Today bestselling author, sagas, romantic comedy series, friends to lovers romance, steamy romance, romance series, romance books, smart romance, hot romance, kylie gilmore romance, beach read, romcom, long romance series, quirky romance



The Book Club

Author : Hope C. Hill

Publisher : Hope C. Hill

Page : 118 pages

File Size : 46,16 MB

Release : 2014-11-21

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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At the book club, strange things begin to happen at one of their weekly meetings. Geared with a massive storage facility of secret rooms they find, unchangeable books, and a pen that can put things right and also bring things to life, the group faces daring challenges. From the America that never won its independence, to a world of only old people, to real things like dragons, vampires, and demons coming out of the books into their world, the group faces its “novel” challenges and danger with bravery, daring, sacrifice, and growing friendship throughout it.



Jerk in the Box

Author : Mellanie Szereto

Publisher : Amatoria Press

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 36,2 MB

Release : 2024-05-15

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1942522657

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Their meet-cute at a baseball game doesn't exactly go the way Jack (38) hopes, but he isn't the kind of guy who gives up—especially after he realizes he and Mae (39) crossed paths seventeen years ago.



The Bicycle Book Club

Author : Jessie Newton

Publisher : AEJ Creative Works

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 16,31 MB

Release : 2024-04-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Summer is upon Five Island Cove, and that means beach days with friends and family, an explosion of tourism, and summer reading programs! Tessa Simmons has just taken a job as the Assistant Director at the library in the cove, and she’s been charged with all of the adult programming. Her ideas are big, and she brings in her new friends for focus groups to truly expand the reach of literature in the cove. Robin and AJ have ideas and plenty of opinions, as do all of the other women. They don’t always line up, and some voices are louder than others. But as Eloise has taken a step back to spend more time with her family, she becomes instrumental in helping Tessa establish smaller library branches on all five islands in the cove. Kelli is busy with her yoga studio and her job as a new mother, but she also brings the idea of more books and better literature to both Pearl and Bell Island. Jean suggests a “lighthouse little library,” and Tessa takes in all the ideas, trying to find the right things that will reach everyone from 18 to 80. Robin’s daughter and Alice then come up with a brilliant idea to unite generations throughout the cove: a bicycle book club. Maddy, Julia, and Clara quickly jump on the idea, and it takes shape like nothing else has. Then Tessa decides to look into the past to help shape the future, what she finds in the Five Island Cove library archives could bring them closer together…or splinter them forever. Escape to the beach this summer with your new best friends! Join the women in Five Island Cove as they navigate friendships old and new, romantic relationships past and present, and bring new ideas that could last generations to the quaint island town you’ll want to visit over and over again!