To what audience would you recommend The Forgotten Book Club? Is there another book or author you feel addresses related themes or who writes in a similar style?
I have already loaned it to a book club member. As a former teacher I found 15 minutes of silent, sustained reading (SSR) with middle school students to be invaluable. I think any book lover would enjoy the book.
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I would recommend this book to those who like to read light-hearted books. I think Evie Woods writes in a style similar to Kate Storey.
I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys sharing the books they read. It gave me a new perspective on book clubs, and it also warmed my heart. I am not coming up with a similar author.
Fans of novels about book clubs would probably enjoy “The Forgotten Book Club”. I would also recommend “Lonely Hearts Book Club” by Lucy Gilmore & Monica Wood’s “How to Read a Book” (which my group is reading/discussing in January).
Honestly, I feel like this book would appeal mostly to an older crowd. I can’t really tell you why since there were both young and old characters but it just felt like a cozy read for an older person.
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I agree with both Gwen and Patricia above. I’d recommend te book to one who likes “easy” to read books–reminded me of a Hallmark movie or a Harlequin novel with information about ADHD tossed in to add a little more thought. Yes, sustained silent reading is invaluable not just for middle school, but elementary as well. In fact, my high school had a literature class that was completely silent reading and individual discussions with the teacher.
What books of Evie Woods would you recommend? I really like Kate Storey’s style of writing. “Feel good” books are my favorite!
I read The Story Collector last year. You might enjoy it.
@Candace_F, we’ve hosted online discussions of each of her books, so you might get a good feel by looking at the “What did you think of” categories for them:
The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris
The Story Collector
The Lost Bookshop
The Story Collector & The Lost Bookshop were discussed in our pre-forum days, so the format is a little different, but they each have the “What did you think” question.
I think the two authors have similar styles, and each of Woods’ books measure up well to The Forgotten Book Club.
BTW, one of our book club offerings coming up early next year is Woods’ next book, The Violin Maker’s Secret.
Grace was dealing with grief and her husband and children were experiencing ADHD. Having lost my husband a few years ago, I could identify with Grace needing to go outside herself to find a new identity. I have a family member with ADHD so I appreciated the information in the book. So, someone in grief, or someone with an ADHD friend or family member would benefit. One can fine specific books on those topics so I won’t recommend a book. However, Liked that this book death with both those issues.
I’d definitely recommend it to an older audience, like was commented above. It’s a lighter read, although it does touch on serious topics, If you liked How to Read a Book, you would enjoy this. (I liked How to Read a Book much better, though)
I agree with Marion, but I rarely read books similar to this so my opinion may appear to harsh. There was some important content worth understanding
I would recommend it to anyone from teenagers on up. It’s a good story that tackles problems like depression and ADHD in a positive manner and reinforces the idea of the benefits of community support to help get through the difficult times in our lives.
I would likely recommend this book to someone who was dealing ADHD in their family. Although I felt the author dealt too much with people self-diagnosing themselves with ADHD. Actually I almost stopped reading the book because of the self-diagnosing element that was so prevalent in the first half of the book. I think Mark Hadden deals especially well with ADHD and autism in THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE MIDNIGHT. I would highly recommend that book instead.
I’d would (and have) recommended this book to people who love to read.