For November we read The Abstinence Teacher by Tom Perrotta. Perrotta is also the author of the book Little Children that was made into a film in 2006 and nominated for three oscars.
To find links to reviews, and more information about the author, click here for the author's web site.
Many issues were covered in this little book concerning sexual mores. Many of the book group members did not like the characters and could not relate to them. However, I was impressed by the way the author made the characters engaging in spite of how flawed they were.
I have been seeing as a theme in contemporary books lately, is that middle aged women who say something daring, outrageous, or impertinent are the catalyst for the rising action in the story-line. I wonder if anyone has any thoughts on this.
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Suggestions of other good books:
The Lace Reader - Brunonia Barry,
Mystery set in Salem, MA. Learn to read the future through lace.
The Soloist - Steve Lopez, a Lost Dream, an unlikely friendship and the redemptive power of music. A true story by a reporter from the LA Times about a homeless violinist and their relationship.
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