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This was an entertaining, introduction to a different culture. I like the use of spices, herbs, plants, potions, and teas to heal wounds, treat illnesses, address anxiety, relaxation, & conception. Also, dealing with whatever life throws at you and having to pivot.

Twisted: The Tangled History of Black Hair Culture by Emma Dabiri

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

A quick & fun read or listen.

July 2020 - Book Bingo: Wanderlust.
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Looking forward to Trouble Is What I Do....

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

Enjoyed this book via audio book. An easy listen and entertaining. His Mom's fearlessness was motivating. No matter your situation, you don't know what the future holds and your situation doesn't have to be permanent.

* In Honor of Black History (Every) Month * See bingo card on Instagram @books_are_dynamic.

Self-help, self- acceptance, self-love mantras. Nothing new just stated with a few profanities and sarcastically. Isolation undertones.

1. Who changed over the course of the book...Ove or you?

2. How do Ove’s core values lead him to appear as such a cranky old coot?

3. Ove’s issues with modernization and the modern world is because of what?

4. Ove has his daily routines. Do routines provide comfort or are they stifling?

5. How does Ove become the catalyst for connections that are made in his community?

6. What are your views regarding Ove and Parveneh's relationship?

7. How does the Ove's interaction with the younger generation (teens) help Ove?

8. How does the book reflect real life when dealing with depression, death, suicide, living, laughter, & community

1. Of the 17 short stories, which story resignated with you the most?

2. What does it mean to be "black enough" and/or "not black enough"?

3. It each story, does the character's "blackness" matter to the story? Why or why not?

4. What are some of the topics/genres covered? What are your thoughts?

5. If you are a parent, how would you address some of these topics with your kids?

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On page 7, Samantha asks Nellie one of the defining questions of the novel: “Ever think he’s too good to be true?” At what point did you start to think that Sam might be right, and Richard might actually be too good to be true?

What do you think is the significance of Vanessa’s new job at an upscale clothing store? How might it affect her to still be in the upper class world she once occupied, but in a much different role? Compare and contrast her experience there to her previous job as a teacher.

Throughout the novel, Aunt Charlotte and Vanessa have an extremely close relationship, even when Vanessa struggles to be honest with her aunt. How do you see this relationship affecting the choices Vanessa makes? Is there someone in your family with whom you have a similar bond?

When did you realize who Vanessa, Nellie, and Emma actually are? How did this new understanding shape your experience of the rest of the story, and how do you think it will affect your experience if you reread the novel?

On page 162, Vanessa says, “I guess I thought marrying Richard would erase my concerns. But my old anxieties simply yielded to new ones.” Do you think that that is a common misconception about entering into a marriage? If so, why do you think so many men and women believe this?

The Wife Between Us asks difficult questions about how much someone’s past can explain or excuse their behavior. What’s your opinion? Did getting to know more about Vanessa’s or Richard’s backstory help to explain or justify their choices at all?

The theme of sight – foresight, hindsight, and even real, physical eyesight – is wound throughout the entire novel. Maggie, the young sorority pledge, repeatedly says, “I hate it when I can’t see.” Do you think that anyone in this novel could (or should) have been able to see more clearly the consequences of their actions? Do you believe in the old saying, “Hindsight is 20/20?”

Did the end of the novel leave you questioning who was really calling the shots and who had a full picture of what was going on? Which character do you think was truly orchestrating the events that were set into action – or was there more than one person responsible? Why do you believe this?

Hello All! Below are a list of questions to kick start the discussion on this book.

1. What would you do in Korede's place?

2. You thoughts on Korede belief that the beautiful only ones deserving love.

3. Do you feel Korede should be upset about Tade falling for her sister when she never told him her true feelings?

4. Korede stole Tade's ring and told him her sister's secret, were these acts of desperation and jealousy or her attempt to possibly save his life?

5. The sisters are supposed to be so close, yet Ayoola speaks badly about her sister to Tade. Thoughts?

6. What is Muhtar's (coma patient) motivation for keeping Korede's secret?

7. Why do you think Korede decided to not continue a relationship with Muhtar?

8. Why do you think Ayoola kills?

9. How many murders has Ayoola committed?

10. Do you believe they murdered their father?

11. What are your thoughts in regards to the sister's mother?

12. What are your thoughts about the unnamed man at the end of the story?

13. Did you find this book to be funny or "darkly humorous"? If so, where do you find the humor?

Ped wrote: "Hey! I'm Ped. New to digital or online book clubs. This appeals to me because I don't have a lot of time to read nor always make it to an actual meeting. Trying to incorporate at least 1 book a mon..."

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Hi! I am a Bibliophile! I love books in any format...physical books #1, audio books #2, and #3 e-books. Looking forward to having a discussion about some of the books I'm reading and/or listening to.