Within its tents, young magicians celia and marco compete to be the best, having done so since childhood. Bookclubinabox discusses the night circus, novel by. But there is more to the circus than meets the eye. We all really enjoyed our stroll through this lovely work of mythic fiction. These book club discussion questions reveal important details about the night circus by erin morgenstern. While reading the night circus, did you feel it was one of those books you did not want to end 2. Almost the entire book was rewritten and revised before it got from there to the finished version. The gals in my book club would probably opt for something a little more casual, but we all love scarves. Was the night circus written during national novel writing month. It starts with being in the circus then how the circus came to be and then how the circus carried out throughout the years. Note were meeting on tuesday january 7th at 7pm because the last tuesday of december is new years eve. It won an alex award from the american library association in 2012. The night circus live show book junkie book club youtube. The night circus by erin morgenstern book club discussion.
The night circus by erin morgenstern, paperback barnes. But the circus is a true mystery with no advertisements, no proper entry point, and no notice of its opening and closing dates. For the creative book club a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world. Its october and time for a spooky, cool bookthis years october selection is the night circus by erin morgenstern. I had such high hopes for night circus and went in wanting so badly to like it. The night circus is like something out of dreams, and morgenstern captures it so vividly with her descriptions not just visually, but in a way that appeals to all the senses, you can literally smell and taste the circus. The night circus book club kit tacoma public library. Discuss the night circus by erin morgenstern thoughtco. When the adult zachary reaches this wondrous realm via a literary party at the algonquin club, he becomes enmeshed in a.
The night circus, a mysterious circus that comes and goes without warning. Posts about the night circus written by kimy kennedy. How does this transition shape your reading of the novel and your connection to the characters and the circus. No, i do not know when or if the movie is coming out or if you can be in it. Bookclubinabox discusses the night circus, novel by erin morgenstern book club in a box. And believe it or not, the entire book didnt really have a centerpiece. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underwaya duel between two young magicians, celia and marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. The night circus we discuss erin morgensterns intriguing book the night circus which paints the world in black, white, and magic. Heres a few things that we did at our night circus book club. Film rights to the night circus have already been optioned by lionsgate. Jul 11, 2016 thaniel steepleton finds a gold pocketwatch on his pillow, and after a string of events, searches for the watchs maker, keita mori. Waging a fierce competition for which they have trained since childhood, circus magicians celia and marco unexpectedly fall in love with each other and share a fantastical romance that manifests in fateful ways.
All are welcome no experience in art making necessary. The night circus is a story of an ancient dual between two schools of magical knowledge. The night circus cake link and original page no longer available the night circus full cake i made this cake for my book club. The night circus book club kit omaha public library. Please join us in our conversation in the night circus book club questions. Book club ideas for the night circus book club books. The night circus by erin morgenstern reading guidebook. The night circus materializes out of thin air, and mesmerizes patrons by the glittering magical world beneath its tent. The circus tents of erin morgensterns the night circus. Book club the night circus by erin morgenstern meetup. This page is looked after by erins uk publisher, vintage books. Reading guide for the night circus by erin morgenstern. We actually have a new protocol for accepting new members and its going to be tested soon.
Gripping, spellbinding, and moving, the night circus tells the story of two children who are raised by their magical guardians to become great magicians themselves and battle to see who is better. The main premise of the plot revolves around a challenge between two magicians and their opposing theories on the practice of magic. Sep 23, 2011 the night circus poses questions about the essential connection between fantasy and reality, and the human need for the former for the sustenance of the latter. The complete package for readers and leaders laura godfrey, rona arato on. Our february book club book was a pleasant surprise. Although i loved it and four others loved it, the feeling wasnt universal. We were greeted with this chalkboard sign with a quote straight from the book. As the cast of characters were revealed to you, were you able to picture them in your mind and who. Please use this topic to discuss the september 2012 book of the month, the night circus by erin morgenstern. Two young children see it appear in a nearby field and want nothing more than to explore the inside. For being her first published novel, the night circus is an absolute triumph for its author. It is called le cirque des reves, and it is only open at night. The night circus by erin morgenstern definitely makes it onto that list. An audiobook version of the night circus is read by jim dale.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The night circus is one of these rarities engrossing, beautifully written and utterly enchanting. And, of course, i found out what was on the shelf in my favorite local library. Oct 25, 2019 8 years after the night circus, erin morgenstern has a new novel. I havent loved any of the books we have read for book club in 2014. Sep, 2011 but even if youre not ready for clown shoes, youll enjoy escaping into erin morgensterns enchanting first novel, the night circus. It is a book that invites us to visit repeatedlystudying for the sleights of hand, reimagining the characters motivations and desires, and relishing its promised delicacies. Playful and intensely imaginative, erin morgenstern has created the circus i have always longed for and she has populated it with dueling lovestruck magicians, precocious kittens, hyperelegant displays of beauty and complicated clocks. During the course of the deadly game, two young illusionists fall in love, forever changing their lives and the lives of the performers in a mysterious traveling night circus. Instead, i hosted a book club theme partydiscussion about erin morgensterns the night circus. I feel offended when i read the nowhere emporium and saw how the author copy almost every idea off of this. Firstly, what i loved about this book the setting and sense of atmosphere evoked is simply enchanting. I cant read any other circus books without thinking of the night circus.
Bookclub, erin morgenstern the night circus bbc radio 4. Did you find the structure of the book disorienting. My sweetie pie at the night circus morgensterns debut novel contains some of the most amazing descriptions ive read, so i couldnt wait to try to bring it to life. The owl king, a sea of honey, and magical portals this rich fantasy from the night circus author is full of symbols. The night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to romantics, history buff, circus aficionados, mystery fans, and lovers of a good story. Maybe every book club should add a different vintage of wine to give it book club authenticity and flavor. Please put your thoughts on the night circus book club questions in the comments area below 1. The night circus is a rich, dreamy tale of theatrical enchantment and thwarted love. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circuss iconic timepiece. Book club ideas for the night circus by erin morgenstern with food, decor, and discussion questions. Read the book and come make a creative project based on the books themes. This month we will be creating art inspired by the night circus. Sep, 2011 a withdrawn graduate student embarks on an epic quest to restore balance to the world in this longanticipated followup to the night circus 2011. Celia and marco have been paired as competitors in this beautiful circus.
Use these book club discussion questions on the night circus to lead your reading group into the intricacies of morgensterns novel. Oct 09, 2011 in the night circus, her debut novel, erin morgenstern works hard to create just such a sense of magic, but there finally seems to be something too sensible about her sensibility to pull off. Celebrating reading and the 100 novels that have shaped our. Jumping back and forth through time, and moving from london to cairo to boston to montreal, the night circus makes. Erin morgenstern writes with grace and flair and walks the fine line between the lyrical and the precious. Today i will tell you more about this book and what my thoughts are. The night circus is erin morgensterns magical debut novel. We have a book club ritual of giving the book thumbs up or. This ruffled one from etsys maha maha creations has a fun, circusvibe, dont you think. I know a lot of you love it, and i feel like i need to sincerely apologize to you for not liking it. The night circus by erin morgenstern reading guide. May 24, 2012 the whole book corresponded with le cirque des reves, the circus that is only open at night.
After a while, the nebulous nature of the illusionists challenge puts a drag on the narrative, but all the elements come together beautifully at the book. The novel frequently changes narrative perspective. For those of you who have not read this one, each tent featured something intensely magical, may it be a heavenly maze constructed entirely of clouds, or the ice garden that transported circus. If you choose to read just one novel this year, this is it.
If you read the book please join us for our discussion. With only a few sentences, she can transport you directly from the mundane to the magical. A very sprawling, very rough draft of the night circus was first written in a few different novembers of nanowrimo. The night circus is not written in a linear timeline. Discussion of the night circus books forum online book club. Nights at the circus is a novel by british writer angela carter, first published in 1984 and that years winner of the james tait black memorial prize for fiction. Danielle trussoni, author of angelology dark as soot and bright as sparks, the night circus still holds me willingly captive in a world of almost unbearable beauty. Rather than face each other, the two have been pitting apprentices and students against each other for an indeterminate time. Bookclubinabox discusses the night circus, by erin morgenstern.
If someone wants to join the club, what should they do. If you enjoyed the slow, lush prose of the night circus, you. Bookclubinabox discusses the night circus, by erin morgenstern book. How is this sentiment explored in the night circus. Rves, comes to town out of the blue and without warning. These women were so wonderful and supportive of beneath the mimosa tree, and our hostess that evening, molly, along with her cousin, liane who grew up in the same neighborhood i grew up. Some of these are the best book club books from my own book clubs over the years and others are ones i wish my book club had read. However, under the backdrop of their intense rivalry, a blossoming romance. Mar 02, 2011 when they fall in love, their futureand the fate of the circus itselfbecomes as precarious as acrobats dancing on a highwire without a net. These book club discussion questions on the night circus by erin morgenstern allow you to enter deeper into the magic of the novel. The second book weve read with our book club this year is the night circus by erin morgenstern. Explore literature in a handson, creative way with the book to art club. The night circus was a great book for sweet ts ladies to talk about. Would you recommend the night circus to your friends who love to read 3.
The night circus was a candidate for the 2011 guardian first book award. Erin morgensterns the night circus is a spellbinding fairy tale of a novel. The chatelaine book club is kicking off the new year with the night circus, the mysterious and enchanting debut novel from erin morgenstern. The description of the event, book club the night circus by erin morgenstern, is available only to members. Probably around twenty, of which some are inactive but i am hoping to replenish our stock soon enough.
The night circus cake via 30 gorgeous and delicious literary cakes, on flavorwire the night circus cake, inspired by erin morgensterns novel. The novel focuses on the life and exploits of sophie fevvers, a woman who is or so she would have people believe a cockney virgin, hatched from an egg laid by unknown parents and ready to develop fully fledged wings. Whether youre picking your book club suggestions as a group or looking for the best book club books to choose from for an individual choice, these 29 options will have you covered. This book was recommended to me by the librarys web site. Zachary ezra rawlins is a typical millennial introvert. When if there is ever news i can share i will share it. Here are 29 book club suggestions that i think most people will enjoy reading, ones that will spark interesting discussions, and ones that youll feel good about having forced other people to read. Erin morgenstern talks about her fantasy novel the night circus with james. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circus s iconic timepiece. The night circus by erin morgenstern is as magical as its many, varied tents.
A collection of women who live in a quaint historic district just sw of atlanta we are gardeners, book lovers, friends and a whole bunch of fun. The night circus by erin morgenstern book club ideas. Nov 01, 2019 the owl king, a sea of honey, and magical portals this rich fantasy from the night circus author is full of symbols. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. The night circus book club questions arlenes book club. Celia and marco learn the basics of magic during their childhood years, knowing that eventually theyll be competing in a game. Book club ideas for the night circus book club parties, book club.
I love books that transport you to magical worlds, and this book does just that. We have a book club ritual of giving the book thumbs up or thumbs down. However, the night circus is based in our own world in the late 1800s and the magic therein is only known by some. Within the blackandwhite striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. Domestic airport, mumbai, maharashtra 400099 rated 4. The novel spent seven weeks on the new york times best seller list, reaching number two on the hardcover fiction list. Night circus by erin morgenstern is our reading circle book club book for december. I started reading the night circus on 81517 and finished it on 82117. Saved from deliciousreadsbookclub the night circus by erin morgenstern book club ideas.
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