David and adeles orbit, she uncovers more puzzling questions than answers. By cstacey, november 9, 2017 in crime mystery thriller. And then louise bumps into adele, whos new to town and in need of a friend. Dec 14, 2017 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. Behind her eyes by sarah pinborough publishing info. Pecola prays for her eyes to turn blue so that she will be as beautiful as beloved as all the blond, blueeyed children in america. Why i started a book club in the harris county jail the. Why is everyone talking about the ending of sarah pinboroughs behind her eyes. I put the book down and say what on earth did i just read. In behind her eyes, sarah pinborough has written a novel that takes the modern day love triangle and not only turns it on its head, but completely reinvents it in a way that will leave readers reeling. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. Jan 24, 2017 behind her eyes by sarah pinborough is published by harpercollins.
Out of all those books, this one will stand out for many reasons, but one of the largest would be due to the fact it is quite unlike anything ive read thus far in the genre. It may require a suspension of disbelief due to a supernatural element that may be too much for some readers to swallow without warning. Jul 16, 2017 behind her eyes book discussion this is very nonfood blogger of me, but have you ever read a book you just couldnt shake. Sarah pinborough i hate it when it is all about the. In the vein of gone girl but with a double twist that cant be predicted, this genredefying novel will have you guessing. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion.
You guys knows i like to do something different each month and this book is definitely different. Behind her eyes is a dark, electrifying pageturner with a corker of an ending. Joe hill, new york times bestselling author of nos4a2 behind her eyes is a dark, electrifying pageturner with a corker of an ending. This isnt a genre that i read regularly but i found this one really intriguing and decided to give it a try. I can definitely see why there might be a difference of opinions on this one. This years selection was sarah pinboroughs novel behind her eyes.
Yet the book shows the world of the indian rich lavish bollywood parties, an increasingly glamorous new airport almost exclusively through the eyes of the annawadians. What do you think lilys life was like in manhattan. This is one of those books that you will absolutely not be able to put down or predict. Barbara ehrenreich calls behind the beautiful forevers one of the most powerful indictments of economic inequality ive ever read.
I bought the french version from my book club on the recommendation of the salesperson. He wanted to write about the chicano youths he remembers. Feb 16, 2017 behind her eyes was a february 2017 book of the month club selection. This book could quite easily have been a episode of reece shearsmiths inside no9 or the equally as brilliant charlie brookers black mirror. Behind her eyes was the 200th book ive read this year, thus completing my goodreads challenge early, so i guess you could say ive read quite a bunch of books in 2016. Book of the month read more, research less, save money.
If they think this book is the thriller of the year, theyll be greatly disappointed. Several hours after finishing reading behind her eyes it occurred to me that this is a better book than i give it credit for, as it has made me think about the nature of fiction and what it means to me. It was crazyi really enjoyed this book, it held my interest and i really wanted to find out what was goi. Our 23 hour meetings are primarily a social gathering with a mere 10 minute discussion. To do so he must learn to see the world and even himself through her eyes. Behind her eyes by sarah pinborough, paperback barnes. No matter the genre, age, notoriety, or length of the book of the moment, book club questions can kickstart or enhance your group discussion. Sarah pinborough is about to become your new obsession. Sarah pinborough i hate it when it is all about the twist, and when the ending comes out of nowhere published january 25, 2017 by alice okeeffe. Sarahs bookshelves is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to and affiliated sites. Spend more time reading and less time figuring out what to read. My current book club group is much more casual, but perhaps too much so.
Lily finds the natural world around her threatening. This month, i read behind her eyes by sarah pinborough. Eight 2019 books that deserved the hypeand five that didnt. I need to talk to someone about this book, so im hoping to find some fellow readers or convert you all. I have always wanted to be in a book club but have never actually joined one, so i thought id start sharing my thoughts on my recent reads with you. Yes, the ending is totally wtf, but i was 100% shocked and surprised, and isnt that the fun of reading. How do lilys big city eyes deceive her when she first arrives in sakonnet bay. Aug 21, 2017 ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Where else but in new york city can you listen to a worldclass musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether its december or july, april or november.
Whether you are discussing characters and their actions, setting, theme, or images, having a guide to questions that will. Choose from five monthly reads, vetted by cool people with great taste. What did you think of behind her eyes overall and the ending in particular. 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. Jan 31, 2017 behind her eyes is a cunning puzzlebox of a novel, a masterfully engineered thriller that brings to mind hitchcock at his most uncanny, and rendell at her most relentless. Behind her eyes is a cunning puzzlebox of a novel, a masterfully engineered thriller that brings to mind hitchcock at his most uncanny, and rendell at her most relentless. Sarah pinboroughs new book, behind her eyes is one crazy book, one that at different times had me totally hooked, rolling my eyes, predicting incorrectly how the plot would be tied together, and then, ultimately, rereading the last few chapters a few times to make sure what i thought happened actually did. I chose behind her eyes because in an episode of the all the books podcast liberty hardy, who reads for a living, said that even she had no idea where the ending was going. I just finished this book this past weekend, and wow what an ending. Behind her eyes by sarah pinborough overdrive rakuten. General book club questions for study and discussion. On a rare night out, she meets a man in a bar and sparks fly.
Discussion questions for frankenstein written by hailey toporcer, hiram college class of 2019 edited by prof. Jan 26, 2017 sarah pinboroughs new book, behind her eyes is one crazy book, one that at different times had me totally hooked, rolling my eyes, predicting incorrectly how the plot would be tied together, and then, ultimately, rereading the last few chapters a few times to make sure what i thought happened actually did. Mar 09, 2017 i picked this book from the february choices of book of the month i chose behind her eyes because in an episode of the all the books podcast liberty hardy, who reads for a living, said that even she had no idea where the ending was going. Learn more if you would like more tips on holding a book club discussion, check out our book club discussion guide. This psychological thriller from sarah pinborough author of the language of dying has caused quite an internet frenzy before it has even been released. And when you close the book with paper cuts from turning pages so fast youll want everyone you know to read it too so you can talk about it.
It was the first book club she sat out, sitting in her cell, separated from her newborn. Mastercard, american express paypal, diners club and discover. At the end of our discussion, i knocked on her cell door, gave her the book, and told her i was. Flatiron books, january 2017 where did i get this book. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Behind her eyes was a february 2017 book of the month club selection. If u havent and love thrillers its a really good book. Behind her eyes sarah pinborough, 2017 flatiron books 320 pp. Storks novels follow hispanic teens as they come of age.
Lean and mean, dark and disturbing, this is the kind of novel that takes over your life. Some members may be shy, others might have a hard time openly disagreeing, and you. Apr 27, 2000 the bluest eye is toni morrisons first novel, a book heralded for its richness of language and boldness of vision. Behind her eyes is a book that you dont so much read as ride. Book club booksnew booksgood booksbooks to readreading listsbook listsreese. Apr 04, 2017 marchs book pick was behind her eyes by sarah pinborough and the first psychological thriller weve included in one of our boxes. Nov 28, 2016 behind her eyes was the 200th book ive read this year, thus completing my goodreads challenge early, so i guess you could say ive read quite a bunch of books in 2016.
Book club recommendations that are great for summer. And if you think you know where this story is going, think again, because behind her eyes is like no other book youve read before. The henna artist opens a door into a world that is at. Though he leaves after they kiss, shes thrilled she finally connected with someone. Set in the authors girlhood hometown of lorain ohio, it tells the story of black, elevenyearold pecola breedlove. Behind her eyes was a february 2017 book of the month club. Songs of the humpback whale jodi picoult, 1992 interweaves the narrative voices of a mother, her daughter, and three very different men, to tell a story of love, loss, and self discovery. Book club questions that work for any book with free printable sheet it can be incredibly frustrating when youve got your book club coming up maybe in the next few hours and you cant find any discussion questions for the book you read. Sarah pinborough is about to become your new obsession harlan coben the strongest, most unsettling thriller of the year, with a final twist destined to provoke arguments for years to come. You may think that this deceptively simple novel by sarah pinborough is a romance that is, until it makes a number of slow twists and turns and becomes something else.
Big city eyes by delia ephron book club discussion. How does her opinion of this sleepy village change over the course of the novel. Behind her eyes by sarah pinborough maryses book blog. David and adele look like the pictureperfect husband and wife. Behind her eyes book discussion this is very nonfood blogger of me, but have you ever read a book you just couldnt shake. Marchs book pick was behind her eyes by sarah pinborough and the first psychological thriller weve included in one of our boxes. Jodi picoult spreads her wings and catches an updraft. Kirsten parkinson as you read mary shelleys frankenstein, either on your own or with a group, we invite you to use these questions to add layers to your discussion or thinking about the novel. I have always wanted to be in a book club but have never actually joined one, so i thought id start sharing my thoughts on.
I picked this book from the february choices of book of the month. Anyways, i finally read my third book from this club that means i have four more waiting for me almost caught up. Their eyes were watching god by zora neale hurston under a blossoming pear tree in west florida, sixteenyearold janie mae crawford dreams of a world that will answer all her questions and waits for the world to be made. One problem many book clubs run into is that discussions always seem to get off track, just like they did in the reality tv show tuesday night book club.
Patti hacht not even close dumbest twist ive ever heard of. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. Behind her eyes pinborough discussion questions litlovers. Book club discussion questions the book club guide. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to. It seems that ever since david and adele came into my life ive been filled with questions. The promotional copy of sarah pinboroughs behind her eyes. The bluest eye is toni morrisons first novel, a book heralded for its richness of language and boldness of vision. While the concept of open book discussion at your book club is easy to grasp, it is a little harder to practice.
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