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books & bagels
with Susan
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Our third title is The House of the Spirits, by Isabel Allende. This magical tale describes the tangled web of love, politics and family
intrigue in South America. This is Allende's first novel and I was mesmerized when I read it. I lived in Jerusalem at the time and remember feeling like I just didn't have enough time to spend in the deeply mysterious and dramatic world Allende created. I'm so happy to revisit it now, 14 years later!
Since this book is over 400 pages long, we'll take two months to read it. Please try to read the first 200 pages for our discussion on Saturday, March 27. We'll read the rest of the book and continue the discussion at the April meeting.
I hope you find this book as intriguing as I did. By the way, after I chose it I remembered it was made into an incredible movie with Glenn Close, Meryl Streep, Winona Rider, Jeremy Irons and Antonio Banderas among others! I don't see any harm in renting the film! I just want you to enjoy.
Read more about the movie and book here. And read about Isabele Allende here.
Bookclub, bagels and coffee (or tea) cost: $9.
20% off the book for all book club members. Please sign up in advance!
Bagels and coffee graciously provided by Common Ground (819 W 36th St.)
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