In our quest to promote a godly sisterhood through literacy, we also desire to support the africanamerican, christian as well as our local authors. As someone who runs three yes, three online book clubs, i read a lot. Helping readers find great new books to read this summer. Africanamerican sisters in spirit book club asis washington dcnorthern virginia, va. Smart women, 1984 as two friends find loyalties and affections tested as they grow into young women. Start a book club checklist book smarts entertainment 12 authors share their favorite summer reads. They would always loan me the book first and if i was the one buying i would read it first because i was a speed reader. In summer sisters, her third novel for adults, the author again explores the ramifications of loveand luston two friends. Coming from a family of four children and having four children myself. Goodreads members who liked summer sisters also liked. Summer sisters isbn 0385324057 is a 1998 novel by judy blume.
Major spoilers for both the novel and film versions of a simple favor lie ahead this past weekend, a simple favor hit theaters as a total mystery. Its a book club with a tournament of books twist, and we hope youll join us. Settle into your beach chair or hammock with one of these topnotch books. No writer captures the seasons of our lives better than judy blume. Books similar to summer sisters meet your next favorite book. African american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club books authors. It focuses on the life of two fictional characters, the girls victoria leonard vix and caitlin. As an example, in my book deenie theres some discussion of masturbation and deenie talks about her special. Summer sisters by judy blume book club discussion questions. Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 shades of grey in their monthly book club. Summer sisters by judy blume remember this, precious childnothing matters.
Theres just something about summer sisters that makes it so special, so important. In the summer of 1977, victoria leonards world changed foreverwhen caitlin somers chose her as a friend. The sunflower sisters are a group of friends in the jersey village area who share a love of reading and a love of talking. Some were spiritual and some were novels that just took me away from my own reality. Soul sisters book club birmingham, al, 35173 readerss. Summer sisters victoria leonard and caitlin somers began spending their summers together beginning the summer. My sisters book club will meet at pages bar and grill in downtown farmington on the 3rd thursday of each month at 7pm to discuss thoughtprovoking literature. Im needing to put aside the book club for a season. Summer sisters is a comingofage story about two friends, caitlin somers and victoria vix leonard, who spend every summer beginning in 1977, since they were 11 years old until their late teens, in marthas vineyard at caitlins fathers house. Readers gift, bookworm gift, i love reading, party favors, readers flair 092.
Traditional book club menu follows the same protocol each month and consists of wine, heavy apps and a dessert. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Summer sisters is an exceptionally moving story that can leave the reader laughing and crying at various points, sometimes at the same time. We meet monthly to share our thoughts and ideas, enjoy great food and the company of wonderful friends. Join us and discover new writers and take part in the chat. Travel destinations, travel tips, packing list stuffed suitcase. Summer sisters by judy blume penguin random house canada. Judy blumes summer sisters is full of things you never. Together well read two tobworthy books a month over the course of the summer, beginning with our june matchup.
Even though they are very close to each other, when i read more of the book i. For every woman who has ever had a friend too dangerous to forgive and too essential to forget, summer sisters will glue you to every page, reading and remembering. Dazzling, reckless caitlin welcomes vix into the heart of her sprawling, eccentric family, opening doors to a world of unimaginable privilege, sweeping her away to vacations on marthas vineyard, an enchanting place where the two friends become summer sisters. For every woman who has ever had a friend too dangerous to forgive and too essential to forget, summer sisters will. Were now reading a separation by katie kitamura in june, and saving ill will for july. Another great book from judy blume, the summer sisters discusses the issue of two girls life. Husbandoftheyear nick isnt doing himself any favors with cringe worthy. We did it in the morning simply because i had a napper, but afternoons work just as well. The book club favorites have evolved over the years, but here is a goto menu to satisfy everyones cravings. Its a story about race, class, the immigrant experience in america, and the age old story of chasing the american dream. We were not rich so one person would buy a book and we all took turns reading it. You wont regret it and if you do your taste is wayyy worse than the quality of this book. In the summer of 1977, victoria leonards world changed foreverw. Book club names book club food book club reads kids book club teen book club ideas up book love book books for book club book club list.
Find books like summer sisters from the worlds largest community of readers. Hurricane season begins early and rumbles all summer. It focuses on the life of two fictional characters, the girls victoria leonard vix and caitlin somers because of its heavy sexual content, this blume novel is aimed squarely at an adult audience, not her tween audience for which she gained popularity plot introduction. Sistah girls book club, a book club for women of color. Predominantly we interact at our facebook group, where you can speak with our authors and discuss books with our members. This study guide consists of approximately 87 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of summer sisters. The girls are complete opposites, caitlin comes from a family of privilege, shes. These are the most highlighted passages from popular summer reads on kindle. Reading guide for summer sisters by judy blume discussion guide for book clubs. A thrilling debut novel about how far well go to protect.
There are 5 kids in our familiy and our youngest brother, conrad, has down syndrome. African american book clubs in the united states sorted by citystate add your book club to our website share. Summer sisters by judy blume meet your next favorite book. With diane keaton, jane fonda, candice bergen, mary steenburgen.
Ive read two new books by a new and upcoming author. This book is now oprahs book club selection for the summer, the story is about a young cameroonian couple making a new life in new york just as the great recession upends the economy. Summer book clubs, shelby charter township, michigan. This book club is something that means so much to me because books saved my life. Summer sisters is a riveting exploration of the choices that define our lives, of friendship and love, of the families we are born into and those we struggle to create. The great part about summer sisters is the the story goes from childhood past young adulthood, so at 25 i still find it very enjoyable.
Do you see more of your personality in the character of victoria vix or caitlin. The summer book club lasts for 6 weeks, and we met once a week for 2 hours. Book club questons for sister sister sue fortin, author. This list of the best books about sisters will pull at the heartstrings of any sister as they read about the love, differences, drama, tenderness, and endearment that comes from sisterhood. If you loved summer sisters, youll love these bustle. From the author of the judy moody books, this exciting novel captures the warmth, humor, and squabbles of three spunky sisters. We are 3 sisters that find ways to make money during the summer. Ive always been fascinated by the family dynamics and not only how diverse they today but also the diversity within each unit. Jot down your questions and bring them to book club. You and i know that that there were other things about summer sisters that made it such an incredible read, too. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Caitlin and victoria vix who spends almost every summer together developed a strong relationship.
Summer sisters took three years and literally 20 drafts maybe not 20 drafts of every scene. Initially, the differences between caitlin somers and victoria leonard or vix, as caitlin christens her draw them together. In high school i was in a book club, started by me and my friends. A list of african american book clubs in the united states. In sixth grade, when victoria weaver is asked by new girl caitlin somers to spend the summer with her on marthas vineyard, her life changes forever.