If you choose to read just one novel this year, this is it. This book was recommended to me by the librarys web site. The night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to romantics, history buff, circus aficionados, mystery fans, and lovers of a good story. The night circus was a great book for sweet ts ladies to talk about. The night circus by erin morgenstern, paperback barnes.
Oct 25, 2019 8 years after the night circus, erin morgenstern has a new novel. During the course of the deadly game, two young illusionists fall in love, forever changing their lives and the lives of the performers in a mysterious traveling night circus. I cant read any other circus books without thinking of the night circus. Bookclubinabox discusses the night circus, novel by. And, of course, i found out what was on the shelf in my favorite local library. The novel spent seven weeks on the new york times best seller list, reaching number two on the hardcover fiction list. It won an alex award from the american library association in 2012. Erin morgensterns the night circus is a spellbinding fairy tale of a novel. These women were so wonderful and supportive of beneath the mimosa tree, and our hostess that evening, molly, along with her cousin, liane who grew up in the same neighborhood i grew up.
The complete package for readers and leaders laura godfrey, rona arato on. Please use this topic to discuss the september 2012 book of the month, the night circus by erin morgenstern. Book club the night circus by erin morgenstern meetup. Firstly, what i loved about this book the setting and sense of atmosphere evoked is simply enchanting. Within its tents, young magicians celia and marco compete to be the best, having done so since childhood. If youre looking for an amazing book club read thats perfect for october, you should pick up the night circus affiliate link.
Its october and time for a spooky, cool bookthis years october selection is the night circus by erin morgenstern. The circus tents of erin morgensterns the night circus. Film rights to the night circus have already been optioned by lionsgate. This month we will be creating art inspired by the night circus. How does this transition shape your reading of the novel and your connection to the characters and the circus. Without a doubt, the decorations for your night circus party could be out of this world. The night circus by erin morgenstern definitely makes it onto that list.
The night circus book club kit omaha public library. Danielle trussoni, author of angelology dark as soot and bright as sparks, the night circus still holds me willingly captive in a world of almost unbearable beauty. Waging a fierce competition for which they have trained since childhood, circus magicians celia and marco unexpectedly fall in love with each other and share a fantastical romance that manifests in fateful ways. Posts about the night circus written by kimy kennedy. For the creative book club a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.
Instead, i hosted a book club theme partydiscussion about erin morgensterns the night circus. Nights at the circus is a novel by british writer angela carter, first published in 1984 and that years winner of the james tait black memorial prize for fiction. Domestic airport, mumbai, maharashtra 400099 rated 4. However, the night circus is based in our own world in the late 1800s and the magic therein is only known by some. Almost the entire book was rewritten and revised before it got from there to the finished version. We have a book club ritual of giving the book thumbs up or thumbs down. The night circus by erin morgenstern is as magical as its many, varied tents. I love books that transport you to magical worlds, and this book does just that. If you enjoyed the slow, lush prose of the night circus, you. Book club ideas for the night circus book club books.
Reading guide for the night circus by erin morgenstern. The novel focuses on the life and exploits of sophie fevvers, a woman who is or so she would have people believe a cockney virgin, hatched from an egg laid by unknown parents and ready to develop fully fledged wings. Sep, 2011 but even if youre not ready for clown shoes, youll enjoy escaping into erin morgensterns enchanting first novel, the night circus. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circus s iconic timepiece. Jumping back and forth through time, and moving from london to cairo to boston to montreal, the night circus makes. A collection of women who live in a quaint historic district just sw of atlanta we are gardeners, book lovers, friends and a whole bunch of fun. The night circus is one of these rarities engrossing, beautifully written and utterly enchanting.
Our february book club book was a pleasant surprise. The night circus by erin morgenstern book club ideas. Did you find the structure of the book disorienting. Celia and marco learn the basics of magic during their childhood years, knowing that eventually theyll be competing in a game.
It starts with being in the circus then how the circus came to be and then how the circus carried out throughout the years. When if there is ever news i can share i will share it. Although i loved it and four others loved it, the feeling wasnt universal. Bookclubinabox discusses the night circus, by erin morgenstern.
Please join us in our conversation in the night circus book club questions. The night circus cake via 30 gorgeous and delicious literary cakes, on flavorwire the night circus cake, inspired by erin morgensterns novel. Oct 09, 2011 in the night circus, her debut novel, erin morgenstern works hard to create just such a sense of magic, but there finally seems to be something too sensible about her sensibility to pull off. This ruffled one from etsys maha maha creations has a fun, circusvibe, dont you think.
Bookclubinabox discusses the night circus, novel by erin morgenstern book club in a box. The night circus was a candidate for the 2011 guardian first book award. Explore literature in a handson, creative way with the book to art club. Here are 29 book club suggestions that i think most people will enjoy reading, ones that will spark interesting discussions, and ones that youll feel good about having forced other people to read. The owl king, a sea of honey, and magical portals this rich fantasy from the night circus author is full of symbols. Bookclubinabox discusses the night circus, by erin morgenstern book. The night circus is like something out of dreams, and morgenstern captures it so vividly with her descriptions not just visually, but in a way that appeals to all the senses, you can literally smell and taste the circus. After a while, the nebulous nature of the illusionists challenge puts a drag on the narrative, but all the elements come together beautifully at the book. Today i will tell you more about this book and what my thoughts are. The main premise of the plot revolves around a challenge between two magicians and their opposing theories on the practice of magic. A very sprawling, very rough draft of the night circus was first written in a few different novembers of nanowrimo. Celebrating reading and the 100 novels that have shaped our. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underwaya duel between two young magicians, celia and marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. The night circus by erin morgenstern reading guidebook.
I had such high hopes for night circus and went in wanting so badly to like it. The night circus book club questions arlenes book club. Zachary ezra rawlins is a typical millennial introvert. Heres a few things that we did at our night circus book club. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club.
We actually have a new protocol for accepting new members and its going to be tested soon. Whether youre picking your book club suggestions as a group or looking for the best book club books to choose from for an individual choice, these 29 options will have you covered. While reading the night circus, did you feel it was one of those books you did not want to end 2. When the adult zachary reaches this wondrous realm via a literary party at the algonquin club, he becomes enmeshed in a. Within the blackandwhite striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. If you read the book please join us for our discussion. The night circus is a story of an ancient dual between two schools of magical knowledge. For those of you who have not read this one, each tent featured something intensely magical, may it be a heavenly maze constructed entirely of clouds, or the ice garden that transported circus. Maybe every book club should add a different vintage of wine to give it book club authenticity and flavor. I know a lot of you love it, and i feel like i need to sincerely apologize to you for not liking it. Nov 01, 2019 the owl king, a sea of honey, and magical portals this rich fantasy from the night circus author is full of symbols. All are welcome no experience in art making necessary.
Erin morgenstern writes with grace and flair and walks the fine line between the lyrical and the precious. I started reading the night circus on 81517 and finished it on 82117. May 24, 2012 the whole book corresponded with le cirque des reves, the circus that is only open at night. The night circus is erin morgensterns magical debut novel. The second book weve read with our book club this year is the night circus by erin morgenstern. Bookclub, erin morgenstern the night circus bbc radio 4. Book club ideas for the night circus by erin morgenstern with food, decor, and discussion questions. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. With only a few sentences, she can transport you directly from the mundane to the magical. Rves, comes to town out of the blue and without warning. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circuss iconic timepiece.
See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Use these book club discussion questions on the night circus to lead your reading group into the intricacies of morgensterns novel. These book club discussion questions on the night circus by erin morgenstern allow you to enter deeper into the magic of the novel. Please put your thoughts on the night circus book club questions in the comments area below 1. The night circus by erin morgenstern reading guide. The night circus, a mysterious circus that comes and goes without warning. Sep, 2011 a withdrawn graduate student embarks on an epic quest to restore balance to the world in this longanticipated followup to the night circus 2011. But there is more to the circus than meets the eye. The novel frequently changes narrative perspective. Two young children see it appear in a nearby field and want nothing more than to explore the inside. Was the night circus written during national novel writing month. My sweetie pie at the night circus morgensterns debut novel contains some of the most amazing descriptions ive read, so i couldnt wait to try to bring it to life. Night circus by erin morgenstern is our reading circle book club book for december.
Playful and intensely imaginative, erin morgenstern has created the circus i have always longed for and she has populated it with dueling lovestruck magicians, precocious kittens, hyperelegant displays of beauty and complicated clocks. If someone wants to join the club, what should they do. It is called le cirque des reves, and it is only open at night. The night circus book club kit tacoma public library. I feel offended when i read the nowhere emporium and saw how the author copy almost every idea off of this. The night circus cake link and original page no longer available the night circus full cake i made this cake for my book club. These book club discussion questions reveal important details about the night circus by erin morgenstern.
The night circus materializes out of thin air, and mesmerizes patrons by the glittering magical world beneath its tent. Gripping, spellbinding, and moving, the night circus tells the story of two children who are raised by their magical guardians to become great magicians themselves and battle to see who is better. The night circus live show book junkie book club youtube. The night circus is not written in a linear timeline. An audiobook version of the night circus is read by jim dale. Sep 23, 2011 the night circus poses questions about the essential connection between fantasy and reality, and the human need for the former for the sustenance of the latter.
Discuss the night circus by erin morgenstern thoughtco. And believe it or not, the entire book didnt really have a centerpiece. I havent loved any of the books we have read for book club in 2014. We all really enjoyed our stroll through this lovely work of mythic fiction. For being her first published novel, the night circus is an absolute triumph for its author. Saved from deliciousreadsbookclub the night circus by erin morgenstern book club ideas. Probably around twenty, of which some are inactive but i am hoping to replenish our stock soon enough. Mar 02, 2011 when they fall in love, their futureand the fate of the circus itselfbecomes as precarious as acrobats dancing on a highwire without a net. But the circus is a true mystery with no advertisements, no proper entry point, and no notice of its opening and closing dates. Book club ideas for the night circus book club parties, book club. We were greeted with this chalkboard sign with a quote straight from the book.
As the cast of characters were revealed to you, were you able to picture them in your mind and who. Some of these are the best book club books from my own book clubs over the years and others are ones i wish my book club had read. Discussion of the night circus books forum online book club. Would you recommend the night circus to your friends who love to read 3. Jul 11, 2016 thaniel steepleton finds a gold pocketwatch on his pillow, and after a string of events, searches for the watchs maker, keita mori. The chatelaine book club is kicking off the new year with the night circus, the mysterious and enchanting debut novel from erin morgenstern. The gals in my book club would probably opt for something a little more casual, but we all love scarves. It is a book that invites us to visit repeatedlystudying for the sleights of hand, reimagining the characters motivations and desires, and relishing its promised delicacies. Rather than face each other, the two have been pitting apprentices and students against each other for an indeterminate time. The night circus we discuss erin morgensterns intriguing book the night circus which paints the world in black, white, and magic. Celia and marco have been paired as competitors in this beautiful circus. No, i do not know when or if the movie is coming out or if you can be in it.
We have a book club ritual of giving the book thumbs up or. The description of the event, book club the night circus by erin morgenstern, is available only to members. The night circus is a rich, dreamy tale of theatrical enchantment and thwarted love. This page is looked after by erins uk publisher, vintage books. Note were meeting on tuesday january 7th at 7pm because the last tuesday of december is new years eve.
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