The DIS Book Club Discussion Group: Round 7 - Juliet

*NikkiBell*

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Howdy Readers!!!

Our next DIS Unplugged Book Club selection is...


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Over the next several weeks, we will read and share our thoughts on the novel in this thread. Anyone who is interested in joining us is welcome. You could be a first time poster or a regular visitor to the DIS. Either way, we'd love to have you! :goodvibes

Please check this post in the near future for updates including a reading schedule and any other goodies that may come our way.

See you soon!

Nikki

Official Book Trailer

http://www.randomhouse.com/rhpg/features/anne_fortier/audio-video.php

Book Synopsis
from http://www.annefortier.com/

Juliet, an ambitious, utterly engaging historical novel on the scale of The Thirteenth Tale and The Birth of Venus, follows a young woman who discovers that her family’s origins reach all the way back to literature’s greatest star-crossed lovers.

When Julie Jacobs inherits a key to a safety-deposit box in Siena, Italy, she is told it will lead her to an old family treasure. Soon she is launched on a winding and perilous journey into the history of her ancestor Giulietta, whose legendary love for a young man named Romeo rocked the foundations of medieval Siena. As Julie crosses paths with the descendants of the families involved in Shakespeare’s unforgettable blood feud, she begins to realize that the notorious curse—“A plague on both your houses!”—is still at work, and that she is the next target. It seems that the only one who can save Julie from her fate is Romeo—but where is he?

Julie's Photo Tour of Siena

http://www.randomhouse.com/rhpg/features/anne_fortier/photo-gallery.php

Interactive Map

http://www.randomhouse.com/rhpg/features/anne_fortier/interactive-map.php

Timeline

http://www.randomhouse.com/rhpg/features/anne_fortier/timeline.php

Reading Schedule

This schedule is suggested and does not have to be strictly followed. However, please be mindful of it when posting your thoughts. We don't want to give away something that happened if everyone hasn't read it yet. ;)

Prologue - [III.II] - Read by February 28
[III.II] - [IV.V] - Read by March 7
[IV.V] - [VI.II] - Read by March 14
[VI.II] - End of Novel - Read by March 21

Book Club Discussions

One of the best parts about the DIS Unplugged Book Club is that we can share ideas about our reading here online. In order to keep our discussions moving, I will post conversation starters about each section. Feel free to post a reply with your thoughts or other ideas you had while reading that relate to a topic of your own.

If you read ahead of the above schedule, please change the text color to white so you do not give away parts of the plot that the rest of us have not read. Remember, your participation in the discussion will make this a more rewarding experience. Post away! Don't feel as if you need to wait for me to bring up a topic to discuss it. This is your group and there isn't such a thing as a reply that is too little or too big!
 
I'm in! (Although...I've got about 11% of the book left to read now and will probably finish it tomorrow...)
 
Put a hold on it at my library and I'm only #22! If my number comes up (no pun intended, ha ha) before you're finished, I'm in!

Thanks again for keeping this going!
 

I started reading last night and am enjoying it. Is everybody ready?
 
I just had a friend recommend this book to me last night. I'm in. Can't wait to read it.
 
My wife just gave me a Kindle! Juliet is the first book I've downloaded. I am looking forward to beginning it on our DIS ABD trip next week.
 
Downloaded to my Kindle and ready to start reading!
 
I'm going to set up a reading schedule tonight. I was thinking of doing it differently than I have in the past, but wasn't sure what everyone preferred. Any input?
 
I've loved what I've read so far. I download mostly free stuff, so it has been nice to read a 'real' book! :upsidedow
 
I'm going to set up a reading schedule tonight. I was thinking of doing it differently than I have in the past, but wasn't sure what everyone preferred. Any input?

I'm up for whatever. :) Just looking forward to reading the book! (In my spare time! :rotfl:)
 
I'm going to set up a reading schedule tonight. I was thinking of doing it differently than I have in the past, but wasn't sure what everyone preferred. Any input?

I bought the book at Borders last night. I'm going to miss my Borders! Anyhoo, this is my first book club experience so whatever works for me! :thumbsup2
 












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