Off we go with the first section of ‘The Beloved’. I had never heard of Toni Morrison until this book was given as a read along. The background notes about her intrigue me - she sounds like a very resilient, committed woman. Just the sort of person I enjoy talking to. I’m reading the book on a kindle, and starting tonight in the midst of Storm Amy. Looking forward to reading the book - it’s different to the kind of thing that I would normally choose. Jayne H.
Fantastic to have you on board, Jayne! I bet Storm Amy provided a suitably tempestuous background to this scorching book. I look forward to discussing with you!
I'm getting my hands on A Tale Unasked - thank you!
Beloved isn't one of my favorites from Morrison. I wrote my first master's thesis on The Bluest Eye, and I love love love Jazz (so underrated!). Her work is soul-wrenching and mind-blowing - the time I spent studying her in college was such an emotional ride.
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy A Tale Unasked. And great to have the recommendation of Jazz – did you spot the mention in our latest Beloved post? https://henryeliot.substack.com/p/beloved-3-of-4
I hadn't read that post yet but yes, I do see it - and also the inclusion of some of my favorite books! Going to snag House of Leaves, as I've meant to read it for a long time, and several more you share that I haven't read. Thank you!
Just stumbled upon Henry’s video about the book group discussion at the end of this post. Fascinating insights into what was lost in translation. Sounds like The Trial would be even more disorienting and eerie to read in German.
Henry, Thank you for summarizing the discussion. I didn’t make the 4,000 mile trip to Hatchards but I hope to see London some day (especially after your video posts from the read of Mrs. Dalloway).
Off we go with the first section of ‘The Beloved’. I had never heard of Toni Morrison until this book was given as a read along. The background notes about her intrigue me - she sounds like a very resilient, committed woman. Just the sort of person I enjoy talking to. I’m reading the book on a kindle, and starting tonight in the midst of Storm Amy. Looking forward to reading the book - it’s different to the kind of thing that I would normally choose. Jayne H.
Fantastic to have you on board, Jayne! I bet Storm Amy provided a suitably tempestuous background to this scorching book. I look forward to discussing with you!
I'm getting my hands on A Tale Unasked - thank you!
Beloved isn't one of my favorites from Morrison. I wrote my first master's thesis on The Bluest Eye, and I love love love Jazz (so underrated!). Her work is soul-wrenching and mind-blowing - the time I spent studying her in college was such an emotional ride.
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy A Tale Unasked. And great to have the recommendation of Jazz – did you spot the mention in our latest Beloved post? https://henryeliot.substack.com/p/beloved-3-of-4
I hadn't read that post yet but yes, I do see it - and also the inclusion of some of my favorite books! Going to snag House of Leaves, as I've meant to read it for a long time, and several more you share that I haven't read. Thank you!
Just stumbled upon Henry’s video about the book group discussion at the end of this post. Fascinating insights into what was lost in translation. Sounds like The Trial would be even more disorienting and eerie to read in German.
Henry, Thank you for summarizing the discussion. I didn’t make the 4,000 mile trip to Hatchards but I hope to see London some day (especially after your video posts from the read of Mrs. Dalloway).
Thanks so much Angela – I’m glad it was interesting! Do come and join us at Hatchards when you’re here.
I have been dying to reread Beloved and discuss it, as I read it so many times alone and it is just to beautiful to just keep it all inside.
I did enjoy the meeting very much and so did Grandma Mole!
https://substack.com/home/post/p-175609365
Fantastic – and what a great write-up of our conversation! Thank you for sharing.
I see that Terry Pratchett is in Penguin Classics now. I have never got around to reading his Discworld books.
Yes! Only Night Watch so far, but I’m interested to see what else they might add.
I was a teacher once but no I don’t teach classes at the moment. Thank you for asking! I’ll let subscribers know if that changes.