Set in france during world war 2, it is a story of friendship, bravery and despair. Book club questions for the huntress by kate quinn book. The nightingale hannah summary guide book club discussion questions. We were in awe and fascinated by the details of the sisters lives. Here are some questions i found, you can answer some or none. I would never make a student fill out this whole sheet in one meeting, but it is good to have lots of options. Book discussion questions for the nightingale by kristin hannah. Isabelle, for example, is told that women do not go to war. Book club central, or bcc, will bring a world of information to book lovers, book clubs, libraries, and anyone who wants to increase their enjoyment of reading. I wasnt part of the official book club, but i read this book recently and wanted to chime in that i felt the same way about konstantin. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion. The all good books discussion group will meet thursday, march 9, 2017 at 7 pm at the community of christ 7842 mission road, prairie.
The nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in germanoccupied, wartorn francea heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. Jan 29, 2009 need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. The nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love and freedom in. Book club ideas for the nightingale by kristin hannah part 1 men tell stories. We can read, the nightingale by kristin hannah for the first meet up. The nightingale will prompt great conversation at your book club. Jul 23, 2016 the nightingale will prompt great conversation at your book club. This is the first book that i have read by chris bohjalian and i am glad that i read the flight attendant as an introduction to this author i missed my local library book club reading for this book recently and i am glad i read this for our book club. For those who have not yet read this months novel, heres my personal hopefully nonspoiler assessment. Home the nightingale discussion guide libguides at ramapo. Though sisters, isabelle and vianne react to conflict and war in. Vianne is confused by her new wartime role as provider. It is a good idea to plan on finishing the book a little earlier than you might otherwise so that you have time to think about it and prepare before your book club meets.
But vasilisa doesnt mindshe spends the winter nights huddled around the embers of a fire with her beloved siblings, listening to her nurses fairy tales. The nightingale tells the stories of two sisters separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love and. Join author thomas wolf and members of the waterfront village book club for a conversation about the nightingales sonata. In each bag, youll find everything you need to run a book club in one. Come and join us at our next meeting and bring someone new with you. The nightingale discussion questions all good books blog.
Subscribe to the oprahs book club newsletter sign up for the oprahs book club newsletter get more stories like this delivered to your inbox get updates on your favorite shows, the latest from oprahs world and more. The talk and book signing will take place the afternoon of december 12, 2019, in washington, dc in the thurgood marshall library at saint augustine episcopal church at 2 p. Considering isabelle and vianne, would you rather be loved, admired, or known. The nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love and freedom in germanoccupied, wartorn france.
But when research on world war ii led me to the story of a nineteenyearold belgian woman who had created an escape route out of nazi. Dec 14, 2017 are you always struggling to come up with book club questions to help guide your group discussion. In short, the nightingale, by kristin hannah, is in my top 10 of all books i have read. Book talk and book club task cards including lists of questions for reading discussions, written responses, or book club meetings. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. That is totally unheard of, and that is proof that it will not disappoint you if. The nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in germanoccupied, wartorn france. This may seem obvious, but it is the most important step, so it is worth stating. Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas. Every week well have new discussion questions for the nightingale. Home book discussion groups libguides at american library. The nightingale by kristin hannah book club discussion questions. Book club discussion of the book, the nightingale by. Aug 08, 2019 the official launch of book club central took place during the presidents program at the ala annual conference and exhibition in chicago on saturday, june 24, 2017.
This is the first book in our history ten years that every single person gave it a 5 star rating. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. If i have learned anything in this long life of mine, it is this. These the nightingale book club questions will provide your book club with amazing discussion points and have you talking for hours. The range of storytelling in the nightingale from wwii to multiple, complicated relationships, to the french resistance, may feel too allencompassing for a book discussion. It was a great discussion and i was so glad to talk more about this. Whether youre picking your book club suggestions as a group or looking for the best book club books to choose from for an individual choice, these 29 options will have you covered. The nightinale by kristin hannah book club discussion. Please note that both the audio guide above and the printed one below contain spoilers to the book.
Bill browder this discussion guide has moved to my new. In truth, i did everything i could not to write this novel. Reading guide for the nightingale by kristin hannah. At the end of the book when vianne mentions she will soon join her. During book club meetings there is a fair amount of socializing and having a good time. Online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives. Tell us your views on the this second world war tale that gripped us from the very first page. The bear and the nightingale book club final discussion. Of course, you will also discuss the latest book you are reading, but if that is all you do your meetings will soon become boring. The nightingale by kristin hannah check availability, 5 copies. In mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right bookand it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel. Book club ideas, structure, possible assignments this is just a good set of questions that kids could choose from in their book club discussions. In august 2016 it was announced that michelle maclaren will direct the film. Oprahs book club night questions and discussion topics.
The book was optioned in march 2015 by tristar pictures for screen adaptation, with ann peacock to write and elizabeth cantillon to produce. My book club met last week to talk about a book i really enjoyed, the. No matter the genre, age, notoriety, or length of the book of the moment, book club questions can kickstart or enhance your group discussion. The nightingale sometimes a story sneaks up on you, hits you hard, and dares you to look away. The book captures many of the eras attitudes about men and women. The nightingale by kristin hannah book club discussion. The nightingale by kristin hannah is a spectacular piece of historical fiction. That is totally unheard of, and that is proof that it will not disappoint you if you pick it for a book. General book club questions for study and discussion. At the edge of the russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than houses. Prima book clubs discussion on the nightingale by kristin hannah.
The huntress by kate quinn is an exciting novel full of depth and intrigue. The nightinale by kristin hannah book club discussion questions. The lynnhaven ladies book club meets 1st thursday of each month 10. Not only does she explore an oftenignored aspect of world war ii, she does so by using characters that are deeply flawed but for whom readers soon become highly empathetic. To gather this list of 40 book club favorites, i polled you on the mmd facebook page, asked you on twitter, and combed through your suggestions here. The book was beautifully written with so much detail. As a member or leader of a book club, you are likely to be reading books on a wide variety of topics, both fiction and nonfiction. Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read.
Online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, thursday, february 16, 2017 the nightingale discussion guide. With courage, grace and powerful insight, bestselling author kristin hannah captures the epic panorama of world war ii and illuminates an. Liven up your book club meetings by playing a quick game or two when your members first arrive. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime. Mar 25, 2015 in mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right bookand it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel. Perfect for books clubs grades 3 through high school and the variety and complex. The story involves the lives of two sisters living in nazioccupied france during world war ii. Remember, you do not have to have read the book or finished it to attend the monthly meeting. The official launch of book club central took place during the presidents program at the ala annual conference and exhibition in chicago on saturday, june 24, 2017. Get more inspiration like this delivered to your inbox. For additional prompts, here are some questions to enliven your discussion. Mar 08, 2017 the all good books discussion group will meet thursday, march 9, 2017 at 7 pm at the community of christ 7842 mission road, prairie village, ks to discuss the nightingale by kristin hannah. Perhaps picking one or two themes in advance of your book group to focus on will help keep your discussion centered.
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