Hello all, a book has been selected by popular vote for our December read!
Drum roll please . . .
from giphy.com
Hogfather (2009)
Author: Terry Pratchett
Discussion date: 12/22/17*
The premise:
Who would want to harm Discworld’s most beloved icon? Very few things are held sacred in this twisted, corrupt, heartless — and oddly familiar — universe, but the Hogfather is one of them. Yet here it is, Hogswatchnight, that most joyous and acquisitive of times, and the jolly old, red-suited gift-giver has vanished without a trace. And there’s something shady going on involving an uncommonly psychotic member of the Assassins’ Guild and certain representatives of Ankh-Morpork’s rather extensive criminal element. Suddenly Discworld’s entire myth system is unraveling at an alarming rate. Drastic measures must be taken, which is why Death himself is taking up the reins of the fat man’s vacated sleigh . . . which, in turn, has Death’s level-headed granddaughter, Susan, racing to unravel the nasty, humbuggian mess before the holiday season goes straight to hell and takes everyone along with it.
*Yes, this discussion date is three days before Christmas. As with our November discussion, please feel free to participate as you are able during the holiday season. The post will be available for discussion on this day, but please always keep in mind that you can participate in the post whenever you have finished reading the book. The posts don’t go away and neither do I! I’m happy to talk about the book whenever you finish it.
For our next book: January is a month of firsts of the year. First times spent with friends, first meals at a favorite restaurant, etc. In keeping with the “first” idea, January’s book club selections are all about first contact between humans and an alien species. FYI, clicking the link on the title will take you to the Amazon page for the book so you can check out plot summaries!