The jewish wedding now addie baum is the boston girl, born in 1900 to immigrant parents who were unprepared for america and its effect on their three daughters. Dec 12, 2014 the boston girl is a sweet, tender read about a rather ordinary individual who rose with the times to become a woman of letters at boston university. Megaseller anita diamants the red tent ravishing new novel, the boston girl begins as a conversation. The boston girl is an interesting story of a jewish girl, her two sisters and the girls who became her lifelong friends. Diamant for being able to write in such different voices. The boston girl book by anita diamant official publisher page. Book club groups in boston heres a look at some book club groups near boston. Books are chosen by the group a few months in advance. Her parents, especially her mother, are traditional jewish people and very. The boston girl by anita diamant scribner book company, paperback, 9781439199367, august 2015, 336pp. When taking part in our commentbased discussion below, remember to hit show reply and show new comments to see the full conversation.
Instead of biblical times, the boston girl is set in the early 20th century. My friend anna wednesday, november 20, 2019 at the wing boston, boston, ma. A club for likeminded women to discuss great books. If the protagonist is female, then gender discrimination is sure to follow, and if the protagonist is from an immigrant family in. If you were to sum it up, what made addie the woman she is today. Want to discuss great books with likeminded friends in boston. Find groups in boston, massachusetts about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Since launching in 2015, wrbg has steadily grown into a thriving online community of 237k passionate instagram followers. She recently published an updated edition of her very first book, which was the new jewish wedding. The boston girl anita diamant, 2014 scribner 336 pp. The boston girl book by anita diamant official publisher. The boston girl begins when addie baum is born in 1900 to russianborn jews in boston, massachusetts. Addie is born in 1900 to jewishrussian immigrant parents in boston, massachusetts.
The bestselling author of the stories behind the social network and 21 is teaming up with the boston globe on an exclusive new novella. Save over 40% all preorders are available at the membership price or one member credit, and because they are shipped separately, preorders are not eligible for feature selection bundle prices. Enjoyable fiction with a detailed historical backdrop, this sweet tale is paradigmatic book club fare, but we expect something more substantial from the author of the red tent 1997 and. Enjoyable fiction with a detailed historical backdrop, this sweet tale is paradigmatic book club fare, but we expect something more substantial. From the oneroom tenement apartment she shared with her parents and two sisters, to the library group for girls she joins at a neighborhood settlement house, to. We are excited to gather today to discuss anita diamants new novel, the boston girl. Or just want to discuss great books with likeminded friends. The boston girl is a historical novel by anita diamant which takes the format of a casuallyrelated oral autobiography from main character and principal protagonist addie baum, to her granddaughter, ava, who is studying to be a rabbi. The boston girl ocean state libraries ezone overdrive. The boston girl is a sweet, tender read about a rather ordinary individual who rose with the times to become a woman of letters at boston university.
Woven within the stories, are sad losses and how they affected the family for the rest of their lives, normal everyday activities of a jewish family, and the joyous moments we can all relate to finding and keeping love. Boston, ma 02108 617 5234575 the oasis book club is unusual in a couple of ways. If youre breathing you probably had an experience similar to the gals in this book, and all of us at the. The girly book club a global book club for women all. Aug 04, 2015 the boston girl by anita diamant from the new york times bestselling author of the red tent and day after night comes an unforgettable novel about family ties and values, friendship and feminism told through the eyes of a young jewish woman growing up in boston in the early 20th century. The boston girl anita diamant click here to open a new page link to amazon. A mighty girl book clubs provide girls with tremendous educational, social, and selfesteemboosting benefits and parentchild book clubs also provide great bonding opportunities. Anita diamants new novel,the boston girl, comes to us as the transcript of a taperecorded monologue delivered by an 85yearold woman named addie baum. You get a picture of being a jewish immigrant in boston in the early 1900s.
From the new york times bestselling author of the red tent and day after night comes an unforgettable novel about family ties and values, friendship and feminism told through the eyes of a young jewish woman growing up in boston in the early 20th century addie baum is the boston girl, born in 1900 to immigrant parents who were unprepared for and. Dec 09, 2014 anita diamants new novel,the boston girl, comes to us as the transcript of a taperecorded monologue delivered by an 85yearold woman named addie baum. The lives of these four lifelong friends are turned upside down after reading the infamous 50 shades of grey. Books on order new in literary fiction new in kids new in teens. This months selection is the boston girl by anita diamant. Written with the same attention to historical detail and emotional resonance that made diamants previous novels bestsellers, the boston girl is a moving portrait of one womans complicated life in twentieth century america, and a fascinating look at a generation of women finding their places in a changing world. Book club 2018 official trailer paramount pictures. Wrbg provides a vital space for black women readers and writers to connect and grow in conversation. Were a global book club for likeminded women to discuss great books. Wellread black girl wrbg is a book club turned literary festival based in brooklyn, ny.
This is a story about a young jewish woman, trying to make a life for herself in boston during a time when women were just beginning to forge careers for themselves. If youre interested in forming a mighty girl book club or would like to learn more about them, this is the place for you. With diane keaton, jane fonda, candice bergen, mary steenburgen. Daring divas boston girl scouts troop 82487, boston, massachusetts. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Anita diamant will be responding to questions mainly through the reply feature. Join us for lively, stimulating and educational discussions. This reading group guide for the boston girl includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. Kathryn young its about a jewish girl coming of age, finding her own self, resisting being relegated to the old ways as her mother would prefer.
Every month, we choose one book to read together as a community. Anita diamant is the bestselling author of the novels the boston girl, the red tent, good harbor, the last days of dogtown, and day after night, and the collection of essays, pitching my tent. This compelling new novel by the author of the book club favorite the red tent 1997 also celebrates a womans story. We accept host applications here on a rolling basis.
Here is a lesbian romance between older women, a gay detective. The girl in the red coat by kate hamer reading guidebook. The boston girl as some common themes but it is a much different book from the red tent. The boston girl follows suit by introducing us to addie baum, the daughter of russian immigrant parents at the turn of the 20th century in. Aug 26, 20 oasis book club church on the hill 140 bowdoin st.
The boston girl, anita diamants very readable new novel, is rich in historical detail and engaging the boston girl opens with an explanation or excuse for its 85fiveyear old narrator addie baum to relate the story of her life. From its inception in 2008, the girly book club gbc now has over 120,000 members in 15 countries and 125 communities across the globe. Anita diamant is the author of twelve books the newest novel being the boston girl. From the new york times bestselling author of the red tent and day after night, comes an unforgettable novel about family ties and values, friendship and feminism told through the eyes of a young jewish woman growing up in boston in the early twentieth century. Daring divas boston girl scouts troop 82487 home facebook.
The lives of these four lifelong friends are turned upside down after reading the infamous 50 shades of. There she meets a better class of people, who introduce her to games and books and leisure activities. Book overview from the new york times bestselling author of the red tent and day after night, comes an unforgettable novel about family ties and values, friendship and feminism told through the eyes of a young jewish woman growing up in boston in the early twentieth century. Frequent readers of novels know to expect certain tropes and themes in any coming of age tale.
We usually meet on the last week of each month, at a local venue such as a retail store, coffee shop, or other venue. I enjoyed the red tent by anita diamant when i listened to it on audio a few years ago so i was intrigued when this new release was chosen for our book club. Heres what we thought of the burning girl our november book club pick, the burning girl by claire messud was an intense look at the relationship between two girls as they grow up and apart. Eventbrite girls night in presents girl s night in book club boston. Eventbrite girls night in presents girls night in meets the wings book club boston. The boston girl is narrated by addie baum, now an 85 year old grandmother. Girl scouts to empower young girls to be fierce, smart, beautiful and brave. An unforgettable novel about a young jewish woman growing up in boston in the early twentieth century, told with humor and. All members of the book club read the same book over the same period. The girly book club gbc is a global book club for women all over the world to connect online and in person. Praised for its detailed depiction of jewish life in early 20th century boston, it was a bestseller on its publication and remains a frequent book club selection. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of.
Bestselling author anita diamant discusses her new novel, the boston girl, and reveals how lifelong friendships, resilience, and a sense of humor help main character addie baum get through tough. Ava, sweetheart, if you ask me to talk about how i got to be the woman i am. The girly book club a global book club for women all over. This forum provides a rare, and relaxed atmosphere for women to meet other likeminded women over a glass of wine and share a common passion. Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 shades of grey in their monthly book club.
The boston girlsnarrator is supremely brave and bighearted a marvelous role model no matter how you parse it. Girls night in is a selfcare community and weekly newsletter. This months selection is the boston girl by anita diam. You get amore its about a jewish girl coming of age, finding her own self, resisting being relegated to the old ways as her mother would prefer. The drama and action of diamants earlier novels are not to be found in this moving oral diary of a young girl growing up in america during a century that exemplifies the monumental changes in. We choose 1 book to read each month, together as a community. Our january 2015 book club pick is the boston girl, by anita diamant. We announce book clubs and rsvp links via our weekly friday newsletter.
Diane diane keaton is recently widowed after 40 years of marriage, vivian jane fonda enjoys her men with no strings attached, sharon candice bergen is still working through her decadesold divorce, and carols mary steenburgen marriage is in a slump after 35 years. Addie baum is the boston girl, born in 1900 to immigrant parents who were unprepared for and. Despite its artistic and literary weaknesses, the boston girl is interesting, informative, and a good read. The boston girl by anita diamant mount prospect public library. Introduction an amazon best book of the year for 2016 costa book award for first novel finalist dagger award finalist kate hamers gripping debut novel immediately recalls the explosion of similarly titled books and movies, from stieg larssons the girl with the dragon tattoo and its sequels, to the girl on the train to gone girl. Dominicana wednesday, december 11, 2019 at third piece, boston, ma. An awardwinning journalist whose work appeared in the boston globe magazine and parenting, she is the author of six nonfiction guides to contemporary jewish life.