Online Book Club: The Handmaid’s Tale
A few weeks ago I joined an online book discussion group hosted by Trish at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin’? The actual discussion takes place at Classic Reads Book Club and the discussions are truly awesome. We’re reading The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, this is one of my favorite books. I read it in high school and again in college. I’ve even referenced it in papers when I took women’s history/studies courses.
Honestly, the topics for discussion are endless: women, fertility, religious freedom, tolerance, politics, marriage, children, etc. If you’ve never read this book, I’d highly recommend it.
I’ve tried to read other Margaret Atwood’s but I just didn’t get it (maybe I was too young) but after I’m finished with The Handmaid’s Tale, I’m going to give Blind Assassins another whirl. I’m nothing if not tenacious.
Do you have a favorite classic author? Have you ever participated in an online book group? Did you enjoy it?
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