Friends, for our Unabridged Book Club book this month, we're reading Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb's epistolary novel Last Christmas in Paris. This book, set predominantly during World War I, unveils the relationships of two characters, Evie and Tom, through the letters they write to each other and to friends and family. Through the lens of their very personal letters, readers also gain an understanding of other concerns of the time, including the growing role of women in Great Britain, concerns of journalism in telling the truth and supporting patriotism, mental health of soldiers, and (of course!) finding love and companionship in the midst of war. It's a novel of friendship, of fraternity, and of passion, set over the course of years. Join us on social media this month to share your thoughts about Gaynor and Webb's novel!
Timeline
Introduction and General Discussion: 00:00 - 38:03
Book Pairings: 38:04 - 43:34
Classroom Connections: 43:35 - 45:18
Give Me One: 45:20 - 47:45
Book Pairings
Ashley - Ruta Sepetys’s Salt to the Sea
Jen - Kate Quinn’s The Alice Network
Sara - Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See
Other Mentions
Alice Walker's The Color Purple
Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's Dangerous Liaisons
Give Me One - Musician to Try
Jen's pick - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Sara's pick - Maroon 5
Ashley's pick - The Chainsmokers
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