La Crosse Public Library discussion

Join our Chapters book club for discussions on Anita Shreve's "The Stars are Fire."

Gather in person at the library for these public book chats, or join us in the discussion area below!

-Tuesday, May 14th, @ South Community Library, 1:30pm
-Wednesday, May 22nd, @Main Library Trustees' Room, 7:00pm

Teaser Questions: Before reading The Stars are Fire, what did you know about the fires that tore through Maine in 1947?

Discuss Grace's relationship with Rosie. Why is this friendship so important to Grace? What function does Rosie serve in her life?

How does the notion of a "diaspora" figure into the story?

On page 195, Gene says, "Goddamnit, Grace. What's got into you?" She replies, "What's gone out of me is a better question." What does this mean?