Book of the Month October

Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland

Florence Adler Swims Forever

by Rachel Beanland

October's selection is Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland

Read with me!

Over the course of one summer that begins with a shocking tragedy, three generations of the Adler family grapple with heartbreak, romance, and the weight of family secrets.

Esther only wants to keep her daughters close and safe but some matters are beyond her control: there’s Fannie’s risky pregnancy—not to mention her always-scheming husband, Isaac—and the fact that the handsome heir of a hotel notorious for its anti-Semitic policies, seems to be in love with Florence.

This story relates the lengths people will go to protect their loved ones. Every character is not only hiding the truth about Florence, but also secrets of their own.

HAPPY READING!

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Book Review Questions for September

The Berry Pickers

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

1. After the devastating disappearance of Ruthie, what kept the family bound together? What struggles did they face in the aftermath of this loss?

2. Do you have a special place that you visited as a child that evokes strong memories?

3. Two families were forever changed on the day that Ruthie disappeared. As you read about Indigenous children being forcefully taken from their families, has this novel changed you in any way? Do you feel more reflective about your own childhood?