What Should We Read Next? | Picking the November Read!

TL;DR

April discusses five books about spies for her November book club pick and narrows it down to two non-fiction options for her patrons to choose from.

Transcript

flyers for a cause hi everyone it is april from getting hugo with it today i'm here to share with you five books um these are five books that i have to dwindle down to two for my patreons to pick from for our november pick we're already thinking of november even though we're at the beginning of october but it's good to be prepared um speaking of go... Read More

Key Insights

• 😌 April has chosen the theme of spies for her November book club pick, as she finds the idea of living a lie and the fear of being caught intriguing.
• 📔 The book options for November include both historical fiction and non-fiction books set during World War II and the Cold War.
• 📔 One of the non-fiction books, "The Spy and the Traitor," is gaining popularity and receiving positive reviews in the book community.
• 🦻 "The Lost Girls of Paris" explores the story of female spies during World War II who were sent to aid the resistance but never returned home.
• ❓ "The Secrets of Mary Bowser" is inspired by a true story and follows a former slave who becomes involved in the abolitionist movement and spies on President Jefferson Davis.
• 🕵️‍♀️ "Code Name Lise" is a non-fiction book about a highly decorated female spy during World War II, Odette, and her experiences being captured and sent to prison and a concentration camp.
• 📔 April narrows down the book club options to two non-fiction books, "The Spy and the Traitor" and "Code Name Lise," for her patrons to choose from during Non-Fiction November.
• 📔 In addition to reading, the book club members will have the opportunity to discuss the chosen book in person in November.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the theme for the November book club pick?

The theme for the November book club pick is spies, as April is attracted to the sheer terror of being caught and the challenges of living a lie.

Q: How does the book "The Lavender Garden" fit the spy theme?

"The Lavender Garden" is a World War II historical fiction book that follows a young British office clerk sent undercover to Paris to be part of Churchill's special operations executive. She pretends to be Nazi-leaning while living with a prominent family and plotting to liberate France.

Q: What is unique about "The Spy and the Traitor"?

"The Spy and the Traitor" is a non-fiction book about a man named Oleg Gordievsky who worked with the British to provide information about Soviet Russia. He is regarded as the spy who did the most damage to the KGB, making his story of particular interest.

Q: What is the premise of "The Secrets of Mary Bowser"?

"The Secrets of Mary Bowser" follows a woman named Mary, who was a former slave, as she goes undercover as a slave in the Confederate White House to spy on President Jefferson Davis. This story is inspired by true events and showcases the bravery and danger faced by spies during the time.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April introduces the theme for her November book club pick, which is spies.

• She presents five book options for her patrons to choose from, including historical fiction and non-fiction books set during World War II and the Cold War.

• April narrows it down to two non-fiction books for her patrons to vote on, as November is Non-Fiction November.