Book club tenth of december

It includes stories published in various magazines between 1995 and 2009. Tenth of december is a collection of ten short stories. George saunders is probably best known for his recent novel lincoln in the bardo, but tenth of december is the work that first launched him into the public consciousness in a major way. The rumpus book club discussion with george saunders the. The last in the book, the titular tenth of december, follows an.

George saunders first shortstory collection in six years, tenth of december is as profound and moving as it is entertaining. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading tenth of december. Study questions, project ideas and discussion topics based on important themes running throughout tenth of december. Tenth of december book club kit chapel hill public.

The rumpus book club chats with george saunders about tenth of december, sudden celebrity, why escalation matters if youre a writer, and. Thanks to those who have already posted questions on the catholic book club page. The rumpus book club chats with george saunders about tenth of december, sudden celebrity, why escalation matters if youre a writer, and how to stick with a story. Belongs on the same shelf as pynchon, mccarthy and dfw in the pantheon of amazing american writers. I finished reading tenth of december and wanted to start a discussion. Tenth of december presents 10 visions of america mostly filtered through the eyes of losers with onesyllable names such as al and kyle and jeff. Tenth of december is one of twelve books included in the we the people book club, an opportunity to strengthen your vision of democracy by contemplating americas past and possibilities as presented by classic and contemporary literary voices. From the number one new york times bestselling author of the man booker prizewinning novel lincoln in the bardo and the story collection tenth of december, a 20 national book award finalist for fiction. He dances on the same ground as david foster wallace. This study guide consists of approximately 43 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of tenth of december. The henna artist opens a door into a world that is at. These stories, whether taking place in the mind of a 14yearold girl, in the diary entries of a father trying to keep his family happy, or in the form of a disturbing. The book was published on january 8, 20, by random house. Tenth of december by george saunders in his new collection, tenth of december, shortstory master george saunders quirky blend of.

A collection of stories includes home, a wryly whimsical account of a soldiers return from war. One of the stories, home, was a 2011 bram stoker award finalist. During the last book club meeting we discussed tenth of december by george saunders, a small book with ten short stories ranging from small town realism to fantastical government agencies. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Victory lap originally i got the book as kindle sample and the sample ended just before this story started to wrap up. Saunders wonderful ability to portray a characters inner monologuethe secret voices, the little fantasies, the inside jokes, the spots of sadnessmight be his greatest talent as a writer. I read up to the semplica girl diaries and his stories made me say what the heck. Stories 20 won the 20 story prize for shortstory collections and the inaugural 2014 folio prize. One of the most original writers of his generation, george saunders is an undisputed master of the short story, and tenth of december is his most honest, accessible, and moving collection yet in the taut opener, victory lap, a boy witnesses the attempted abduction of the girl next door and is faced with a harrowing choice. A club to explore a collection of short stories or essays from writers new and established. George sanders great gift, in the story collection tenth of december random.

The description of the event, book club tenth of december, is available only to members. Interview with george saunders george saunders has written the best book youll read this year, announced a new york times headline for an article that was published all of three days into 20. I will be adding to my previous post which ended at the semplica girls. The times also profiled him in their sunday magazine and called tenth of decemberthe best book one will read this year. In 20, he won the penmalamud award and was a finalist for the national book award. Tenth of december, george saunders newest collection of short fiction, makes a strong case for the power, versatility, and joy that can be found in the short story form. He has a voice that captures the depth and vibrations of americas modern tragicomedy. Tenth of december was selected as one of the 10 best books of 20 by the editors of the new york times.

Read free book excerpt from tenth of december by george saunders, page 1 of 4. Online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, monday, march 31, 2014 tenth of. Online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, monday, march 31, 2014 tenth of december discussion guide. In the taut opening, victory lap, a boy witnesses the attempted abduction of the girl next door and is faced with a harrowing choice. Tenth of december by reading guidebook club discussion.

National book award finalist named one of the ten best books of the year by the new york. Im late to the george saunders fan club, but tenth of december was amazing. Visa, mastercard, american express paypal, diners club and discover. Tenth of december is a collection of short stories by american author george saunders. Does he ignore what he sees, or override years of smothering. Tenth of december by george saunders penguin random.

Today the catholic book club begins its discussion of tenth of december by george saunders. Jennifer egan, pulitzer prizewinning author of a visit from the goon squad. This happened to our book club, and no better book could be found for a discussion than this one. The audio book club on tenth of december slate magazine. Tenth of december by george saunders a book to make you. This months book club pick is tenth of december by george saunders one of the most important and blazingly original writers of his generation, george saunders is an undisputed master of the short story, and tenth of december is his most honest, accessible, and moving collection yet. Tenth of december by george saunders a book to make you love. Tenth of december holds up a brutally detailed mirror to the human condition, forcing us to examine ourselves. Exploring tenth of december by the we the people book club. The book, tenth of december, saunders latest collection of short stories, does, in fact, warrant the zealotry it inspired. Tenth of december is a wonderful antidote to any rubbish christmas reading.

You may also be interested in the ecourses mentioned in the sidebar under also recommended. Kristen iversen author in 1986, eddie and his friends are just kids on the verge of adolescence. Im on spring break and started reading the book of the month, tenth of december by george saunders. Book description one of the most important and blazingly original writers of his generation, george saunders is an undisputed master of the short story, and tenth of december is his most honest, accessible, and moving collection yet. Victory lap, a tale about an inventive abduction attempt. Few writers can encompass that range of adjectives, but saunders is a true originalrestlessly inventive, yet deeply humane. One of the most important and blazingly original writers of his generation, george saunders is an undisputed master of the short story, and tenth of december is his most honest, accessible, and moving collection yet. Tenth of december we the people book club 3 saunders met paula redick at syracuse, and they began a famously fastpaced love affair. Mikey returns home from war to find his mother has a new boyfriend. Length varies dramatically, from a couple of pages to much longer. Tenth of december, his fourth story collection and first in six years, maintains the high standard set by his previous collections, and its the most accessible book of his career. Tenth of december george saunders, 20 random house 288 pp. To listen to the audio book club discussion of tenth of december, click the arrow on the player below.