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1000 Books side read information, general discussion, FAQ
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Book Club category change
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In 10 words or less, tell us what your favorite book is without using the title
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Donna Everhart taking questions next week!
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Do you take notes as you read?
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (4/16/2026)
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Pew survey finds readers still prefer print books
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2026 first quarter besties
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Have you read any of Evie Woods’ previous novels, and if so, how do they compare to The Violin Maker’s Secret?
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About the Community Book Clubs category
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To what audience would you recommend Aphrodite in Pieces? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style?
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (4/09/2026)
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Other than the main characters Aphrodite and Ares, which emerged as your favorites? Were there any that you despised?
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What do you think the novel suggests about the themes of family, loyalty, and forgiveness?
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Let's talk about book length
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Hiram worships the memory of his dead wife Alta and grieves her; a put-upon Lidy resents her. Rebecca and Elsie crave her softness and stories, while Shine has no memories of her at all. How do you feel about this complicated voiceless character?
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1000 Books March 2026 Read: Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis
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Overall, what did you think of Aphrodite in Pieces? (No spoilers in this topic, please.)
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If you were making a movie of Aphrodite in Pieces, who would you cast as the leads?
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The only god that truly befriends Aphrodite is Apollo. Why do you believe so few of the gods show sympathy for her?
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What did you think of the novel’s post-Troy ending? Did you enjoy the way the various threads wrapped up? Would you have liked to have seen a different ending for any of the characters?
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Did you blame Aphrodite for cheating on her husband, Hephaestus, or do you think her actions were justified? He later traps her in bed with Ares and exposes the couple’s affair (pp 142-148). Do you think their punishment was fitting?
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Share your favorite bookish art
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April 15, 2026
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Overall, what did you think of The Greek House? (No spoilers, please!)
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What’s the best nonfiction book you read in 2025?
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Have you read either of Lauren J.A. Bear’s previous novels, Medusa’s Sisters or Mother of Rome? If so, how do they compare to Aphrodite in Pieces?
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (4/02/2026)
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BookBrowsers ask Michelle Collins Anderson, author of The Moonshine Women
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April 16, 2026
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The America 250 Challenge: 26 Books for Reading US History in 2026
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April 18, 2026
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