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April 17, 2025
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Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work
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March 10, 2026
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (3/5/2026)
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Post pics of your furry reading buddies here!
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March 10, 2026
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1000 Books February 2026 Read: The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick
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March 10, 2026
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Most of the characters depicted in A Crown of Stars were based on real people. Had you heard of any of them previously?
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March 10, 2026
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How do you think you would have fared in Rita's place during the tragedy? In those frantic minutes after the liner went under, would you have let the panicked people still in the water climb up the lifeboat, even at the risk of capsizing it?
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The Jolivet sisters shared a deep and abiding bond, but Rita was always the leader. Was it fair of her to drag her little sister along with her to London, just to get her own way?
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Overall, what did you think of Happy Land? (No spoilers in this thread, please!)
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March 9, 2026
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Charles tells Rita, “[T]he key to lasting success…isn’t luck or even necessarily talent. It’s having the public recognize you right away...” What did you think of this statement? Do you think it was true at the time? Is it true today?
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Even as she began to fall in love with Giuseppe, Rita would tell herself, I want him, but I don’t want to need him. Considering her past divorce and her thriving career, was she wise to guard her heart against the count?
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Nikki wonders if her mother abandoned Mother Rita. She also asks herself if “Southern mothers feel a particular betrayal when their children go north.” What’s your take on children leaving home, particularly those that move far away from their parents?
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Do you consider listening to an audio book “reading”?
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Women Prize for Fiction longlist 2026
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (2/26/2026)
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March 5, 2026
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What’s the funniest book you remember reading?
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March 11, 2026
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Overall, what did you think of The Violin Maker’s Secret? (No spoilers in this thread, please!)
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March 11, 2026
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Overall, what did you think of A Crown of Stars? (No spoilers in this thread, please!)
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Rita’s first experience acting in live theatre was a disappointment. Even so, she didn’t give up her dream. What kept her going? Would you have given up had you been in a similar situation?
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March 10, 2026
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Do you plan what book(s) you’ll read next, or are you more of a spur-of-the-moment reader? If you’re a planner, how far in advance do you stage your books?
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March 4, 2026
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Have you read any of Shana Abé’s previous novels, and if so, how do they compare to A Crown of Stars?
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March 10, 2026
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How long to read a book?
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March 10, 2026
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The author based this novel on the real-life Kingdom of the Happy Land. Prior to reading this novel, what did you know about the Kingdom of the Happy Land? Were you aware that such a kingdom existed?
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Do you take notes as you read?
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What effect did having the violin narrate portions of the story have on your reading experience? How did it change your relationship to the instrument?
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March 6, 2026
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What did you know about the sinking of the Lusitania before reading A Crown of Stars? What did you think of Shana Abé’s depiction of the event?
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When Mr. Weaver refuses to honor his promise to sell the land back to the Kingdom at the agreed-upon price, Luella decides to purchase only a portion of the land back. How do you feel about her decision? Do you agree with it?
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Have you attended any author events this year?
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March 8, 2026
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The America 250 Challenge: 26 Books for Reading US History in 2026
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About the Help and Feedback category
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