BarringtonLibrary Reads discussion

This thread is open to any and all discussion around Family Sagas. If you'd like to comment about "Middlesex," please make sure to include the title in your comment.

Family sagas have been around for a long time, from Shakespeare plays like "Romeo and Juliet" to Jane Austen novels. Family sagas revolve around one family or several families and track their lives over a period of time. Popular titles include "The Grapes of Wrath," "Roots," and the Game of Thrones series.

Which family saga titles are you reading this month? Please include the title, author, and publication date. You can review the work or just talk about it. Here are some questions to get started.

1. Why did you select and read this book?
2. Would you recommend this book to others?
3. What is it about family sagas that attract so many readers?