Come inside and chat about the featured titles in the Epic Reads Book Club! Have a question about the Book Club, want to chat with fellow book club members, looking to organize your own book club and need some tips or advice? This is the place for you. http://www.epicreads.com/forum/list.php?38 Sun, 26 May 2013 01:27:50 -0400 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,3225,3225#msg-3225 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,3225,3225#msg-3225 BEFORE I FALL by Lauren Oliver! Track your progress and tell us about certain lines or passages that stand out to you.

Download the book club discussion guide and get more here!

]]> TeamEpicReads Epic Reads Book Club Fri, 24 May 2013 21:03:40 -0400 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,1782,1782#msg-1782 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,1782,1782#msg-1782 PINK SMOG, the prequel to Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block!

Here's your chance to ask Francesca any and all of your questions. Post them here and check back throughout the remainder of the month to read her replies!

]]> TeamEpicReads Epic Reads Book Club Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:34:48 -0500 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,1172,1172#msg-1172 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,1172,1172#msg-1172

This month we are reading and discussing THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST by emily m. danforth! If you've read the book, jump in and answer the questions below and feel free to add your own!


1. First off, what is your overall impression of the book? Did you enjoy it?

Now that's out of the way, let's dive into the discussion guide (which you can download here!)

2. Why does Cameron’s initial reaction when she learns of her parents’ deaths make her feel guilty? As Cameron processes her grief, how does she feel a different kind of guilt?

3. What do you think Cameron’s dollhouse symbolizes to her? What might it symbolize in terms of the novel?

4. Use just a single word to describe Cameron’s romantic relationship with each of the following:
Irene
Lindsey
Jamie
Coley
Adam
Erin

5. How does the Montana setting enhance the themes of the novel?

6. What do you think about the principles behind God’s Promise? Do you think a young person should be forced to attend an institution like it without his or her consent? Why or why not?

Feel free to add your own questions!]]> EpicGirl Epic Reads Book Club Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:46:54 -0500 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,877,877#msg-877 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,877,877#msg-877 FALL FROM GRACE by Charles Benoit! If you've read it share your thoughts on these topics below and invite others to join our book club!



DOWNLOAD THE BOOK CLUB GUIDE HERE

- Fame: What is Grace’s definition of fame? Why is it so important to her? Do you think Grace’s understanding of fame is similar to our culture’s view, or different?

- A plan for your life: Grace takes risks, unlike Sawyer, but her risks are always governed by an extensive plan. Sawyer has a plan for his life . . . but it involves no risks. Why do these two characters take comfort in the idea of a “plan,” however different they are?

- Sex: Zoë and her friends like to play “the naughty-girl role” in front of Sawyer, but they very rarely go as far as they say they will, while Grace and Sawyer have an upfront nonsexual relationship. What does this reveal about Sawyer, and what role do you see sex as playing in the entire book?

- Fun: What kind of fun does Grace introduce Sawyer to?]]> TeamEpicReads Epic Reads Book Club Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:01:50 -0400 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,739,739#msg-739 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,739,739#msg-739
WARNING: THERE ARE SPOILERS!!!

There are a bunch of book club questions we can discuss but I have some of my own! Reply back with your answers and let's discuss this AMAZING read!



1. Favorite Character
2. Second favorite character
3. How did Tiger Lily change your view of the Peter Pan story?
4. What do you think of Tinker Bell as the narrator?
5. Is Hook a sympathetic villain?
6. Why do you think the Sky Eaters are initially so captivated by Phillip?
7. How do you think religion plays a role in the story, especially with Tick Tock?
8. How do you feel about the ending? Was it bittersweet? Do you wish Peter and Tiger ended up or do you think Tiger is better off with Pine Sap?

NOW, ADD YOUR OWN QUESTION AFTER #7 AND LET'S KEEP THE CHAIN GOING!]]> EpicGirl Epic Reads Book Club Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:40:51 -0400 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,528,528#msg-528 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,528,528#msg-528
Have you read Don't Breathe A Word by Holly Cupala? Let's discuss it here! Here are some of our favorite questions from the Don't Breathe A Word book club discussion guide:

1.) As a runaway, Joy says her “street power” is invisibility (p. 46). Does being invisible help her? Why or why not? What would your street power be?

2.) What significance do you find in Creed’s choice of name?

3.) What extra challenges does Joy face on the streets because she’s afraid someone will find out her real identity?

4.) When Joy first meets him, Asher compares people to crows; he later gives Joy a charm bracelet featuring a crow. What does he mean by the comparison?

5.) When Santos asks if someone close to Joy hurt her, Joy thinks, “Asher didn’t hurt me that night. I did that myself” (p. 176). Why do you think Joy holds herself responsible for Asher’s cruelty?]]> HarperTeen Epic Reads Book Club Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:59:02 -0400 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,406,406#msg-406 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,406,406#msg-406 AMY GARVEY visits and answers your questions all week long! Post your questions here and you'll be automatically entered to win copies of her books: Cold Kiss and Glass Heart!

Don't forget to log back in during Amy's visit to read her responses!

]]> HarperTeen Epic Reads Book Club Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:02:55 -0400 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,284,284#msg-284 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,284,284#msg-284 COLD KISS by Amy Garvey! If you haven't read it yet, it's available in paperback now! To begin our monthly discussion, why not download the book club discussion guide here, and jump in!



Let's start things off with introducing those who haven't read it yet to the storyline:

When Wren's boyfriend, Danny, died, Wren decided that what she wanted-what she had to do-was to bring Danny back. And so, in a heartbroken fury, armed with dark incantations and a secret power, she did.

But the Danny who returns isn't the boy Wren fell in love with, and she must hide him away while her life unravels around her. Then Gabriel transfers to her school and somehow he knows what she has done-and he wants to help make things right.

But Wren alone must undo what she has wrought-even if it means breaking her heart all over again.

OKAY, so now to kick off the discussion, I'm going to ask a simple question: If you could bring anyone back from the dead, who would it be and why?]]> HarperTeen Epic Reads Book Club Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:39:28 -0400 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,127,127#msg-127 http://www.epicreads.com/forum/read.php?38,127,127#msg-127 A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL, a sexy and completely original take on angel mythology from up-and-coming talent Suzanne Young! I'd like to kick things off by telling you all a little about it and then I'd love to hear your feedback on what you thought of the book!

In a nutshell: Fallen angels this is not! A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL is a completely fresh take on angel mythology. Charlotte is one of the “Forgotten,” a rare breed whose purpose is to do good in the life of strangers, but who will eventually disappear in a burst of light and fade from the memories of all those she cares about.Now at seventeen, Charlotte finds the Need has virtually taken over her life, and she’s finding it’s becoming harder and harder to hide these compulsions—if anyone knew about the Need, they would think she were was crazy.




NOW LET'S CHAT ABOUT THIS!

1.) I personally recommend this to fans of FALLEN by Lauren Kate, but who would YOU recommend this to?

2.) How does it compare to other angel stories you've read?

3.) The idea of being forgotten - erased from everyone’s memories - how does that make you feel?

4.) What are your thoughts on the writing style, pacing and imagery?

5.) What were your favorite moments?

6.) What were your least favorite moments?

7.) What grade do you give the cover?

8.) Have you reviewed this book? Post a link to your review in your response so we can check it out!]]> EpicGirl Epic Reads Book Club Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:55:32 -0400