Revolutionary Reads: How Book Clubs Defy Norms and Inspire Change
August 14, 2024
The article highlights several books centered around the theme of book clubs, emphasizing their role in promoting change.
It underscores the rebellious nature of book clubs as they challenge societal norms and provide a platform for dissent.
One featured book, 'The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks' by Shauna Robinson, tells the story of Maggie who revives a struggling bookstore by forming an underground book club.
'Banned Book Club' by Kim Hyun Sook is a YA graphic memoir set in 1983 South Korea, detailing the dangers of censorship and the impact of a secret book club focused on banned literature.
'The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires' by Grady Hendrix follows Patricia, a stay-at-home mom whose book club becomes pivotal in confronting a mysterious threat to their community.
'The Modern Fairies' by Clare Pollard presents a literary salon led by Baroness Marie D’Aulnoy in 17th century France, where storytelling becomes a perilous act due to political intrigue.
'The Bromance Book Club' by Lyssa Kay Adams explores a professional baseball player's attempts to win back his wife by seeking advice from a secret romance book club.
Erica Ezeifedi, the Associate Editor, has a background in victim advocacy and public libraries, focusing on creating safe spaces for queer teens.
In her free time, Ezeifedi enjoys reading and planning snacks, and she can be found on Twitter at @Erica_Eze_.
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BOOK RIOT • Aug 14, 2024
Books Centered Around Book Clubs