Our forum date is rapidly approaching. Have you read the book? You might want to set aside a bit more time than usual - this was sort of a slower book for me. It took me a little longer than usual.
Penguin Books has some great discussion questions available for book clubs. Would you like to get a head start on thinking big thoughts about The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao? Browse to http://us.penguingroup.com/static/rguides/us/brief_and_wondrous_life_of_oscar_wao.html and take a look.
I finished the book last week. Did I like it? Would I recommend it? Well, here is a review that mirrors my feelings about this particular book. It also has some study questions. http://bookclubclassics.com/Blog/sunday-salon-oscar-wao/
I bumped into a Theology professor from Creighton University last week. I mentioned The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and he came to life. It turns out he takes a trip with students each year to the Dominican Republic for mission work there. He had a lot to say about the book, which is a good sign that it is worthy of attention.
We'll see you on July 10 at 2:00 pm in the Humanities Training Room 202.
A big thanks to everyone who attended the One Book One BU book forum on July 9, 2009. We had 12 participants and a great time was had by all!
ReplyDeleteA big thank you to Clif Mason for facilitating such a lively discussion too!
The October 2009 book forum is right around the corner. The One Book One BU Committee is geared up to read A Mercy by Toni Morrison. To participate, please give your $5.00 contribution to Melissa Flannery in the College of Arts before August 31, 2009. The date for the October book forum is Friday October 16, 2009 and it will be in the Humanities Training Room (Room 202)starting at 2:30 PM (please note the start time has changed). Hope to see you there!
Hi Everyone -
ReplyDeleteI have ordered 30 copies of A Mercy by Toni Morrison. They should be arriving the week of August 17th.
Happy Reading!