The third book we talk about is perhaps one of the oldest novels, if not the first novel. Yes, it’s time for “Robinson Crusoe.”
Read MoreReading Group I: Classic Models, Contemporary Novels
This book club will pair books together—one a classic novel and the other a contemporary novel. These novels will be paired according to theme, genre, and other characteristics. We will examine the “classic” novel and talk about whether it holds up: is it still a classic and what makes a “classic” classic? We will also talk about the contemporary texts and discuss if they have the makings of a classic. Dissecting stylistic and structural choices made by each author, we will talk about the effectiveness of each text and whether it highlights universal themes or resonates with broader issues and ideas.
Psychological Fiction – Book 2 – “The Drowned World”
This week, we talked about J.G. Ballard’s climate fiction classic “The Drowned World.”
Read MorePsychological Fiction – Book 1 – “Heart of Darkness” and “The Secret Sharer”
Our first book is one of the most widely-read novels of all-time, “Heart of Darkness.” It’s accompanied by another work of Joseph Conrad, “The Secret Sharer.”
Read MoreThe Beginning of the Lone Peak Club
Read about the origins of the Lone Peak Book Club, how it’s run, and the first group we ever did.
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