The next Read-Around-the-Clock Book Club meets at 4:00 p.m.
on April 4 to discuss books with a number four in the title. Discover new books and authors, for all ages,
at this unique club. April's meeting
will also include a Skype visit from Mary Alice Monroe, a New York Times
best-selling author. She writes
contemporary fiction most commonly known as “chic lit.” This particular genre is famous for romantic
themes, but the heroine's relationship with her family or friends is often just
as important as her romantic relationships.
Monroe's book, Four Seasons, represents the number four on the library's wall clock. Her story revolves around four sisters, who share the family name Season, and includes a little of everything...secrets, tragedies, drama, a love story, death and mystery. Three of the sisters are mourning the lost of their youngest sibling and uncovering secrets from the past. While reconnecting with each other they find romances, new and rekindled. The main secret in this book is about the oldest sister's search for a baby that was adopted out years earlier. This is a catalyst for healing their past and present sadness. Each one of the sisters also has a side drama going on ... one is a recluse and involved in an "Internet relationship" with man she's never met, another is dealing with marital problems and has a miscarriage. The oldest sister also unexpectedly finds new love when she needs it the most. This is definitely full of topics that all ages of women from various experiences can relate too.
Although women are the most common readers of this genre, I
do think it would be good to get a man's opinion on this selection. One
character, Dennis, has personal ties to two of the sisters in this story. As I
was reading this book, I kinda of figured out his involvement in the early
unfolding of the story, but I wondered whether real men would react the same
way as this fictional character when secrets from the past come back to haunt
them. I would label Four Seasons
as recommended reading for all sisters!
Join our discussion to find out
about a variety of books and “meet the author” of April's featured book. Mary Alice Monroe has several series and
because of their popularity, it's possible you may have read other books she's
written. I know she'd love hearing from
her readers and she will be sharing details about her newest book, A Lowcountry Wedding, to be released
this summer just in time for your “beach read” list. By the way, Mary Alice is running an extra
special contest right now: A Lowcountry Wedding Giveaway...one lucky person in
the U.S. will win a dream wedding in Charleston, SC! If you know someone, send
them this link: www.maryalicemonroe.com/weddingcontest
Mary Alice Monroe is also known for her love of sea turtles.
Check out this "turtle talk" video, a big part of her "Beach House Series."
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