Alex’s Comments (group member since Mar 06, 2018)

Alex’s comments from the ahorton.highered group.

Both of these texts revolve around a youth and young-adult character that struggle to fit in and are cast as outsiders. However, when tragedy occurs they are thrust out of their safe space and into an entirely new environment where they must now figure out how to move past their uniqueness to feel "at home" once again. I have only selected two books for this month as it is officially SUMMER and I am sure a good majority of us are enjoying some more outdoor activities! However, if we all seem to be caught up with the readings and moving forward at a rapid pace I can definitely add another to this awesome pairing of novels!

The first book is, "Counting by 7's" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
The second book is, "Ghost Boy" by Iain Lawrence

Please no spoilers until after June 23rd!

This month's theme revolves around trains and murder! Although it seems a little more obvious at first glance, there are definitely some underlying connections between the two novels than meets the eye. I have only selected two books for this month as we are nearing the warmer weather and I am sure quite a bit of us are trying to head outside to enjoy some fresh air and activities!

The first book on the list is, "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
The second book on the list is, "Strangers on a Train" by Patricia Highsmith


Please no spoilers in any comments until May 23rd when the goal end-date has been reached!

This month the theme surrounds young female characters who are struggling to overcome their past and the events that finally lead them to face their deepest secrets. I have only selected three books for this month as I would like us to begin our open discussions about the texts on April 23rd and end on the last day of the month.

The first book on the list is, "The Weight of Silence" by Heather Gudenkauf
The second book on the list is, "Sula" by Toni Morrison
The third book on the list is, "Cut" by Patricia McCormick

Please no spoilers in any comments until April 23rd when the goal end-date has been reached!

@Meg I am so glad you joined! Thank you! You can actually find the PDF to HP Lovecraft's, "The Thing on the Doorstep" online! I look forward to hosting the LIVE Skype talk with everyone who joins! I'm hoping things will start picking up some more momentum soon! Feel free to add people who you think would be interested!

Hello All,

Welcome to my Virtual Book Club! I am excited to start these readings and discussions with you all! As the creator and moderator of the March Selections, I would like to introduce you to the texts that I have selected. This month the theme surrounds the idea of insanity through the characters' personal reflections on the events that are happening around them. I have only selected three books for this month as I would like us to begin our open discussions about the texts on March 23rd and end on the last day of the month.

The first book on the list is, "Quietus" by Vivian Schilling
The second book on the list is, "Berenice" by Edgar Allan Poe
The third book on the list is, "The Thing on the Doorstep" by HP Lovecraft

Please no spoilers in any comments until March 23rd when the goal end-date has been reached!