Book Groups with Marianne and Pat: And We're Back Again

On Friday, June 12, 2020, Marianne and Pat shared ten new books they're excited about.

00:08— A Girl Returned by Donatella Di Pietrantonio. Marianne says, “The story is of a resilient little girl who just won’t give in. And who struggles for a year with the mystery of why she’s been left behind.”

01:37 — Sea Wife by Amity Gaige. Pat says, “It’s an interesting story of what happens when we go pell-mell through life without a real plan.”

02:44 — Writers & Lovers by Lily King. Marianne says, “The story has its very sad elements—as you might expect—but it’s also very funny and very uplifting.”

03:56 — Actress by Anne Enright. Pat says, “Those of you who enjoy the work of Edna O’Brien—this will be right up your alley.”

04:58 — Afterlife by Julia Alvarez. Marianne says, “This is a story dealing with issues having to do with what do we owe each other, what do we owe ourselves, and how far can we go to be there for someone else.”

06:20 — The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Pat says, “Here’s one to absolutely not to miss.”

07:34 — Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. Marianne says, “Kevin is well-known for his ability to take a real life situation and make something somewhat absurd about it. And yet, in the end, he has a definite message to tell here.”

09:21 — The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson. Pat says, “It’s a fascinating story.”

10:48 — The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. Marianne says, “The most highly anticipated book of the year so far.”

12:06 — A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende. Pat Says, “I can’t wait to read it.”