Book Reviews—Themes by Month
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 Every month we seek out books that fit together thematically. You'll find a variety of themes—some fun, some serious, but all of them thoughtful. The books are listed in the order of: |
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2012 Book Reviews — Themes |
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May '12 — Good Books, Tough Subjects
Some books tackle difficult, painful subjects but do so with exceptional prose, wit and, most of all, compassion. They make for compelling reading. |
• The Fault in Our Stars • The Orphan Master's Son • Lolita |
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Mar '12 — Pride & Prejudice & Murder & Mayhem
Pure fun. Start with Austen's original...then turn to either P.D. James's mystery...or Graham-Smith's zombie send-up. Have fun comparing the homage to the "homagee." Oh! 'Tis too much joy. |
• Death Comes to Pemberley • Pride & Prejudice & Zombies • Pride & Prejudice |
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Feb '12 — Baseball and the Art of Perfection
Baseball in the eyes of literature is life—the heroic individual standing against forces both within and out. Three books pit players' drive for perfection against their own human frailties. |
• The Batboy • The Art of Fielding • The Natural |
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Jan '12 — The Past Isn't Past
Faulkner put it this way: "The past is never dead. It's not even past." This month's characters are haunted by events of their childhoods. To move on, each must achieve understanding and let go. |
• The Language of Flowers • The Cat's Table • Death of a Salesman |
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