DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR "THE HOMECOMING OF SAMUEL LAKE"

What did you like/dislike about this book?
Did Swan remind you of another character you've read about?
How did Samuel's ministry change after he lost his position as pastor and after the tent services?  How was it effective in a different way?
Talk about the cow bells.....the first miracle didn't seem to work, but then what happens?
What emotions did you experience as you read?  Anger, fear, sadness, etc?
Were you shocked by any of the events that took place?
Would you have allowed your husband to hold revival services and sing duets with Bernice?
Any comments regarding the author and what she had to say at the end of the book?  Or any of the questions in the back of the book?

September Book Selection

We are a Divergent group!

Seems a lot of us are "well-rounded"!  AND with all the good food, we will probably get "rounder"!!
Thanks to Tania for hosting and thanks to everyone for bringing food!  Looking forward to another great year of fun reading!  We passed the list and every spot for hostessing was filled!  We agreed that each month everyone who can will bring food.  That way we don't have to remember "assignments"!  Here we go YEAR 8!!!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR DIVERGENT

If you saw the movie and read the book, did you find the movie frustrating or did you think it enhanced the book?

Divergent is an example of dystopian literature, which, according to one source, is said to present a nightmare vision of the future.  Do you like reading in this "genre"?

Do you think this book is appropriate for teenaged readers?  Why or why not?

Talk about any situations in the book that intrigued you, or disturbed you, or made you think......etc.

If you could choose, which faction would you choose to be a part of? Why?

Do you think the factions in the book represent pretty much all personality types, fulfilling the basic needs of all people?  If not, what faction(s) would you add?

Is there anything about the faction "system" that makes you think it would work in reality?

On page 145 in the book, Tris says, "To me there is a difference between not being afraid and acting in spite of your fear as he (Four) does."  Would you agree with that statement?  Why or why not?

Did you feel "unfinished" by reading Divergent?  Do you want to read the next two books in the series? Why or why not?

"Pay it Forward" field trip to Harvest in Shelbyville!

2015-2016. YEAR 8 LBCLBC READING LIST

September 22, Discuss-The Homecoming of Samuel Lake by Jenny Wingfield

October 27, Discuss-The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper

December 1, Discuss-Secrets of Hallstead House by Amy M. Reade

January 26, Discuss-The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

February 23, Discuss-Hiding in the Light by Rifqa Bary

March 22, Discuss-Left Neglected by Lisa Genova

April 26, Discuss-Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

May 24, Discuss-The Encounter by Stephen Arterburn

Summer-Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

Fun with Jaime!!

Thanks for hosting, Jenn!  It was so fun to be with our Founder!!  These are members who were in LBCLBC when she lead us.....sorry I forgot to take the picture while Tiffany was there!  Thank you to the new members who came!  Looking so forward to Year 8!!!!!  See ya at Tania's August 25!