Literary Wives is an on-line book group that examines the meaning and role of wife in different books. Every other month, we post and discuss a book with this question in mind: What does this book say about wives or about the experience of being a wife? I'm happy to announce the addition of two new … Continue reading Literary Wives: The Awakening by Kate Chopin
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Literary Wives: Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler
Literary Wives is an on-line book group that examines the meaning and role of wife in different books. Every other month, we post and discuss a book with this question in mind: What does this book say about wives or about the experience of being a wife? Don’t forget to check out the other members of Literary … Continue reading Literary Wives: Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler
Literary Wives: The Wife by Meg Wolitzer
Literary Wives is an on-line book group that examines the meaning and role of wife in different books. Every other month, we post and discuss a book with this question in mind: What does this book say about wives or about the experience of being a wife? Don’t forget to check out the other members of Literary … Continue reading Literary Wives: The Wife by Meg Wolitzer
Swimming Lessons by Claire Fuller
It's hard not to compare books by the same author. I was a little nervous going into Swimming Lessons, because I liked Our Endless Numbered Days so much. I couldn't help but wonder how she was going to top it. Or at least equal it. Well, she did. The stories are very different, but the … Continue reading Swimming Lessons by Claire Fuller
Under the Visible Life by Kim Echlin
From what I have seen so far, Under the Visible Life has not been getting the attention it deserves. Thanks to Susan at A Life in Books, I bumped it up my list, read it over the Holidays, and loved every minute of it. Both Susan and Naomi (The Writes of Woman) included it on … Continue reading Under the Visible Life by Kim Echlin
Literary Wives: The Happy Marriage by Tahar Ben Jelloun
Literary Wives is an on-line book club that examines the meaning and role of wife in different books. Every other month, we post and discuss a book with this question in mind: What does this book say about wives or about the experience of being a wife? Don’t forget to check out the other members of Literary … Continue reading Literary Wives: The Happy Marriage by Tahar Ben Jelloun
Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
For anyone interested in books about marriage, you don't want to miss this one. Although, there are a few things you should be aware of before going into this book, I do think it offers a fresh look at the perceptions and complexities of a marriage. To read an excellent review about this, see Carolyn's review … Continue reading Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
