Each month, the members of the manchester, nh chapter meet in a local cafe, order drinksfood, share book recommendations, then. The result was silent spring, which brought environmental concerns to the american public. When she warns us, as she does with such a profound sense of urgency, we ought to take heed. When silent spring was published, rachel carson was already a wellknown writer on natural history, but had not previously been a. The novel takes a few chapters to clear its throat and set the plot in motion, but once the tracks are laid its full steam ahead. She desired the social aspect of a book club without the pressure of finishing a reading selection or contributing to a conversation.
Boston university has canceled inperson classes and moved to remote teaching and learning for the balance of the spring semester and final exams. This book is must reading for every responsible citizen. We love hearing about what people are reading often in their other book clubs and we think its important to put down our phones and be social. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. The silent patient alex michaelides, 2019 celadon books 336 pp. The second to focus on an american city was the silent traveller in boston, originally published in 1959. This reading group is designed especially for those who are interested in science and technology and how it impacts our society. Just bring along your current book, share what youre reading if you wish, then read in companionable silence. Well start off with some mingling to break the ice, have some leisurely reading time, and wrap up together by sharing book recommendations. Miss carson, with the fervor of an ezekiel, is trying to save nature and mankind the new york times. All of the auction items have a bid sheet with suggested starting bid and increasing bid amounts. Alicia berenson was thirtythree years old when she killed her husband.
Michaelides has crafted a totally original, spellbinding psychological mystery so quirky, so unique that it should have its own genre. Bookofthemonth club news miss carson is a scientist and is not given to tossing serious charges around carelessly. Small groups being facilitated over zoom by the aging in community committee. Find silent spring 1st book club edition by carson, rachel 1962. Silent book clubs, the poetry marathon, and more poets. Bring a book you want to read or pick up one in the store. Her book is a cry to the reading public to help curb private and public programs which by use of poisons will end by destroying life on earth. Grab a drink andor snacks if you want to and settle in with your book and a bunch of fellow.
Grab a glass of wine from the bar, find a spot in the gorgeous lounge, and enjoy an evening of reading with fellow. Shop silent book clubs society6 store featuring unique designs on various products across art prints, tech accessories, apparels, and home decor goods. Bring yourself and what youre currently reading to the hedley club. The handmaids tale by margaret atwood, bad feminist by roxane gay, men explain things to me by rebecca solnit, shri. Silent spring 1st book club edition by carson, rachel 1962. The silent patient by alex michaelides reading guidebook. Find groups in boston, massachusetts about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. The silent book club started in san francisco in 2012 and they have a website.
At silent book club s monthly events, which take place in multiple cities, groups meet at a bar with their own books, then sit and read together in silence. Find groups in boston, massachusetts about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Make your book club evening even more special by preparing a menu that carries out the theme of your book. The book club for the curious is just the thing for you. Silent book club sunshine coast takes place on the third sunday of every month between 2 and 5pm at mykies by the bay on grand parade, kawana island.
The silent patient sneaks up on you like a slash of intimidating shadow on a badly lit street. Book club for the curious museum of science, boston. This club was born from friendship and from it attendees may garner not only some great book recommendations, but some new friends too. Are you ready for the inaugural meeting of our silent book club. Thats a silent book club, the creation of two friends who share an unease with small talk and a dislike of homework. Silent book club is a monthly meetup of reading afficionados. Treat yourself once a month to a night of reading and friendship. When you check in, you will be given a sheet of stickers with a number on it. We started silent book club because reading with friends is awesome. The silent patient by alex michaelides feels like it could be the big psychological thriller debut of 2019. The silent book club is an organization for people who love to read. Its a great way to practice selfcare during the week, meet new people, and find great book recommendations.
Locations and filming spots for the emilia fox bbc series. Silent spring may well be one of the great and lowering books of our time. How the silent book club gave me back my reading life. Come mingle, savor good foodcoffee, and read a book of your choice.
Members meet up at a bar, a library, a bookstore or any venue that will host them. The book is widely credited with helping launch the environmental movement. Treat yourself to a session of selfcare by making time for yourself, enjoying a lovely beerage, and meeting new people. Use this list of book club menus for ideas or search for specific themes or cuisines. A happy place for bibliophiles to come together and read as a group. For people who like their thrillersslashmysteries to have twisty plots and straightforward writing, this recent release is one. Patriots topsfield fair the big e zac brown band fall books corn mazes news. You can join the silent book club and continue to have a great time long after lit crawl boston. The silent traveller in boston by chiang yee, paperback. Our intention is to gather and read among others who find.
Details join us at the next gathering of silent book club vegas we like reading but sometimes feel that we cant find time to do it. One of the best things about the 20ish and 30ish boston book club branch in boston there is another in cambridge is perhaps the tapas. The silent patient by alex michaelides shows you exactly what type of book its aiming to be from the very first sentence. Do you long for a book club in which you dont have to talk to the other book club members. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be hosted online in the coming weeks. Silent spring is a book written by rachel carson and published by houghton mifflin in september 1962. This is where we get do down to whats really important books. Place your sticker on the amount you wish to pay to outbid the previous bidder.