Delve deeper into the books making the charts, and get tips for keeping your reading group engaged. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mrs. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion. He tells the story from the point of view of paul cravath, the young attorney charged with. Have a good topic of discussion to start the conversation and make sure to have some more ready to introduce if the conversation flags, goes off topic, starts to repeat itself or gets uncomfortably contentious. This month we are reading and discussing joe ides quirky sherlockian l. Despite this nearfatal, selfinflicted hamstringing, the author does a credible job of crafting a tale to hold the readers interest. Each member or a team of 23 takes a card and answers the question. To lead the group, either read aloud the content or put the material in your own words. With coffee and excellent discussion, this is a favorite program for all our readers. Posts about sherlock holmes written by winnipegpublibrary. The sherlockian by graham moore reading guidebook club. There they are reunited with exiled police detective charlie caine, and the three race to find the culprit before more lives are lost.
The true story of new york citys greatest female detective and the 1917 missing girl case that captivated a nation. Sherlockian book discussion summary murder among friends. Sherlock holmes by american illustrator frederic dorr steele the baker street irregulars the oldest sherlock holmes society is the baker street irregulars, founded in 1934 by christopher morley. Recommended to book clubs by 3 of 3 members in december 1893, sherlock holmesadoring londoners eagerly opened their strand magazines, anticipating the detectives next adventure, only to find the unthinkable. Published monthly in the strand magazine in 18923 and collected together as a book in 1894, the memoirs of sherlock holmes include some of the best of his short stories. Mystery book discussioniq princeton public library. Win 12 copies of the island of sea women by lisa see for. Graham moore has written vibrant historical fiction with fully fleshed out characters, while maintaining integrity to the true story of the electricity battle waged between inventors edison and westinghouse in the late 1890s. The baker street irregulars is the most exclusive book club around. Meet other local fans of the classic sherlock holmes stories by sir arthur conan doyle. The last days of night graham moore, 2016 random house 384 pp. Pause to use the discussion questions in the boxes and allow the group to answer, using the prompt questions if the discussion lags.
We then skip more than a hundred years into the future, to meet harold white, a sherlock holmes devotee attending. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to start a book club with great books, a deep connection with others, a vulnerable host, and a comfortable location. Maf members met over scones to discuss our latest turn on all things sherlock holmes. Set in 1888 new york city, the novel focuses on the. Written as a dual narrative, the novels chapters alternate between the story of modernday baker street irregular harold white, and the adventures of sir arthur conan. Membershipin contrast to the custom for practically all other sherlockian societiesis by invitation only. Book questions and reading guidesdiscussion guides for book clubs more than 500 printable reading guides for exceptional books. Written as a dual narrative, the novels chapters alternate between the story of modernday baker street irregular harold white, and the adventures of sir arthur conan doyle. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions.
Noncanon book club sherry thomas book tba not open to outside panelists nonsherlockian book club lyndsay fayes the paragon hotel not open to outside panelists the otp panel mega fans of different otps join together on this panel to discuss what draws them to their favorite pairing, common threads, and what makes shipping so fun. Meet the inviting members of seattles sherlock holmes. Memoirs of sherlock holmes book of the month club by. Fans of the great holmes, from the casual to the obsessive, will rejoice at the sherlockian. In this twisty tale from moore the sherlockian, the academy award. The londonbased society is one of many worldwide who arrange visits to the. Below is some discussion questions about the adventures of sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle for you to answer in a blog post on. The major event is an annual january dinner in new york, the centrepiece. Sherlock holmes societies are clubs where enthusiasts of sherlock holmes can gather together. If the book youre discussing has one its certainly worth printing it out but do look through it before the discussion opens and decide which topics you think your group will enjoy. This is a riveting book that will hold your attention and will illuminate many on the birth of light in america. The sherlockian begins with arthur conan doyle pondering the best way to kill off the character that brought him fame, fortune, and the angst of a writer desperate to be remembered for more than a few morbid yarns. A second book, the last days of night, was published in 2016.
The adventures of sherlock holmes topics for discussion arthur conan doyle this study guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the adventures of sherlock holmes. Popular sherlockian to appear at june 10 author fest in. Blog party book club discussion of the adventures of sherlock. Subsequently, he has published his second book and its as if he has hit two grand slam home runs in the same game. The wellread sherlockian take a look inside the tin. Its your turn to moderatelead your book club s discussion. Sherlockians engaging in a genteel discussion over the oxfordcambridge. We have begun the process of increasing library services and reopening our spaces. Thank you for selecting missing pieces for your book club discussion. Maf members met over scones to discuss our latest turn on all things sherlock. Alan turing had been moores childhood hero since he was 14. Our goal here is to discuss any sherlock holmes retellings or adaptations you have read. Fredericksburg free lancestar moores writing is sharp and as energized as his topic.
A hundred years ago, sir arthur conan doyle author of the sherlock holmes mysteries became a consultant to scotland yard, and chased a killer through the streets of victorian london. Noncanon book club sherry thomas book tba not open to outside panelists non sherlockian book club lyndsay fayes the paragon hotel not open to outside panelists the otp panel mega fans of different otps join together on this panel to discuss what draws them to their favorite pairing, common threads, and what makes shipping so fun. Reading the novel, the last days of night, was a real pleasure for me. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Ravenna book club the last days of night by graham moore. If you would like more information about how to navigate the site, take a look at our page that talks. Nov 03, 2011 graham moore captures a bit of that feeling in the sherlockian and spins a tale full of characters that make his first book a fun read. Rainy day books book club discussion of the last days of. The last days of night by graham moore discussion question. Apr 09, 2017 in a discussion that happened several weeks ago, we decided to put a little more effort back into our cunningham girls book club and expand it to include art, music, cinema and poetry. Aged 11, she lives with two sisters, her distant and eccentric father, and a couple of retainers in. Many books suitable for book clubs have discussion guides. Our priority continues to be the safety of patrons and staff. Michael whelan, the current head of the bsi, discussed in a podcast how his.
A peek inside the exclusive literary society for lovers of sherlock. Discussion questions by litlovers book summary from graham moore, the oscarwinning screenwriter of the imitation game and new york times bestselling author of the sherlockian, comes a thrilling novelbased on actual eventsabout the nature of genius, the cost of ambition, and the battle to electrify america. Our site welcomes newcomers, serves as a resource for sherlockians, works to collect important resources for our community, and encourages participants to share in the great game. Each month the selected title is 20% off for all, and everyone is welcome. Sherlockian societies and publications online list at the sherlock holmes shoppe.
Kashena jade konecki leads a discussion during a meeting of the sound. But the heart of the meeting was a spirited indepth discussion about a holmes story, the adventure of the copper. Graham moore is an american screenwriter and author known for his 2010 novel the sherlockian, as well as his screenplay for the historical film the imitation game. Nov 30, 2010 the sherlockian is a novel that does not deal directly with holmes and watson, but rather their creator literary agent if you prefer arthur conan doyle. I love talking books with readers and would be honored to join your discussion via skype.
Sarah quinlans husband, jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager. Mary mcbride, bookseller will discuss the last days of night in detail with the attendees. Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace. Online book clubs public library city of san diego. Choose one question at a time and toss it out to the group. The house of silk grpl book club book club kit grand.
The last days of night is a wonder, a riveting historical novel that is part legal thriller, part technosuspense. This fastpaced story about the personal and legal clash over the invention of the light bulb is a tale of largerthanlife characters and devious doings, and a significant meditation on the price we as a society pay for new. In the past year we have taken a look at sir arthur conan doyles classic tale, the hound of the baskervilles, talked to doyle expert daniel stashower, author of teller of tales. Group read discussions the adventures of sherlock holmes. A thrilling novel based on actual events, about the nature of genius, the cost of ambition, and the battle to electrify americafrom the oscarwinning screenwriter of the imitation game and author of the sherlockian. In 1999, it was listed as the top holmes novel, with a perfect rating from sherlockian scholars of 100. The sherlockian is a novel that does not deal directly with holmes and watson, but rather their creator literary agent if you prefer arthur conan doyle. The sherlock holmes society, in london, and the baker street irregulars, in new york, were both founded in 1934.
Aug 16, 2016 novelist the sherlockian, 2010 and screenwriter the imitation game, 2014 moore chops up and rearranges a decades worth of events, squeezes them into two years, adds a few crimes, and serves the result up in a lively if unsurprising legal thriller. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this the sherlockian study guide and get instant access to the following summary. In this highly anticipated sequel, abigail and sherlockian detective of the supernatural jackaby follow a trail of mysterious murders from new fiddleham to nearby gads valley. Canon the 60 original sherlock holmes stories were written between 1887 and 1926 by sir arthur conan doyle, and consist of four novels and 56 short stories. Every last wednesday of the month our book club meets to discuss a book and eat cookies. Sherlock holmes societies baker street wiki fandom. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to your meeting. Both are still active though the sherlock holmes society was dissolved in 1937 to be resuscitated only in 1951. The book is about a real club of sherlock aficionados who try to find a missing part of conan doyles diary which is missing. This bets on pick is a gorgeous and generous portrait of the daily intimacies of marriage and the power of forgiveness, as two families try to stay afloat amid a resounding tragedy. My current book club group is much more casual, but perhaps too much so. Last month on a whim i decided to assign an artist to you and have you post your favorite work by your artist.
Sep 20, 2014 our book discussion on a few right thinking gentlemen by sulari gentill has been cancelled in efforts to keep our community as safe as possible while still providing public services and materials, the lld is suspending all programs. A year after holmes death, watsonnow in a retirement homenarrates a tale of sherlockian detection that could tear apart the very fabric of society. Rainy day books will present a book club discussion of the last days of night by graham moore. Lld facilitated and programs conducted by outside groups, as of friday, march, our meeting rooms.
Our latest prize book is ask again, yes by mary beth keane, an extraordinary novel that is now available in paperback. The sherlockian intertwines two mysteries, one drawing from the past and one in the present day, that share a common element. Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and distribute. Loved this book and anyone who likes sherlock holmes will also. All were published in journals and most were serialized, meaning they were made available to the public one chapter, or story, at a time. The adventures of sherlock holmes topics for discussion. The time is here for our most freeform book club yet. The last days of night by graham moore book summary. The last days of night is just as crackling as the electricity at its very core. The sherlockian smart and agile, its possible to enjoy this books laughable affectations. The sherlockian this book was published by a press which only published one book a month so i expected a lot from this book and that is what i received. New york times bestseller a thrilling novel based on actual events, about the nature of genius, the cost of ambition, and the battle to electrify americafrom the oscarwinning screenwriter of the imitation game and author of the sherlockian named one of the best books of the year by the washington post and the philadelphia inquirer soon to be a major motion. We then skip more than a hundred years into the future, to meet harold white, a. From graham moore, the oscarwinning screenwriter of the imitation game and new york times bestselling author of the sherlockian, comes a thrilling novelbased on actual eventsabout the nature of genius, the cost of ambition, and the battle to electrify america.
The story opens with a train robbery in boston, and moves to the innocuous setting of wimbledon. The house of silk grpl book club a sherlock holmes novel book club kit. Thats the last time we let violet make the book club pick. Berlys kitchen quick and easy recipes social sharing non food. One of the most famous stories ever written, in 2003, the book was listed as number 128 of 200 on the bbcs the big read poll of the uks bestloved novel. A peek inside the exclusive literary society for lovers of sherlock holmes. How to start a book club starting a book, book club. In search of the source, may be of interest to local readers. Krls even has a book club kit for jeffs first book, sherlock holmes and the county courthouse caper, set in november 1886 in the authors hometown of browns valley, minn. Meet the inviting members of seattles sherlock holmes book club. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Silver blaze, crooked man, musgrave ritual and, of course, the final problem, have gone down in literary history as thrilling tales of adventure and deductive reasoning. The deadline for your entries is wednesday, june 3rd at noon et.