Morgan’s Comments (group member since Dec 08, 2017)

Morgan’s comments from the Flower Mound Public Library group.

Why do you think the book that you read was challenged? Are you able to find any information online about the ban or challenge?

What were some major issues or themes explored in the book that you read?

Instructions:
1. Read the theme description.
2. Select a book that ties to the theme. You can choose from the suggestions provided or a book not included on the list, as long as it fits with the theme.
4. Enjoy your book!
5. Participate in the discussion about this theme on the Goodreads page through September 30.

Theme description: Banned Books Week is September 22 – 28! This annual event celebrates our freedom of expression by highlighting the books that have been challenged or banned in libraries and schools. Pick a banned book and embrace your freedom to read!
Learn more about Banned Books Week and find even more reading suggestions here: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/ba... .

Suggested Titles:

Young Adult
“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie
“Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya
“Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher
“Looking for Alaska” by John Green
“Eleanor and Park” by Rainbow Rowell

Adult Fiction
“Catch-22” by Joseph Heller
“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
“The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison
“The Color Purple” by Alice Walker

Adult Non-fiction
“A Stolen Life” by Jaycee Dugard
“The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls

Adult Graphic Novels
“Fun Home” by Alison Bechdel
“The Color of Earth” by Dong Hwa Kim
“Saga” by Brian Vaughan and Fiona Staples

The Flower Mound Public Library was recently awarded the 2019 Texas Library Association Jeanette & Jim Larson Grant, awarded annually to public libraries in Texas to assist in purchasing materials of the mystery genre. The funds received from this grant were used to complete and enhance some of the most loved mystery series in the Library’s Adult Fiction collection. Make sure to stop by and see the new additions on display!

The Summer Reading Challenge for adults has begun! Comment to let us know what you're reading!

What did you read this month? Did you enjoy it?

What did you learn this month about other people’s life experiences? Did what you read surprise you in any way?

What were some of the most memorable moments in what you read this month?

If the protagonist of your book experienced any major life changes, how did they navigate them? Have you ever experienced something similar?

Instructions:
1. Read the theme description.
2. Select a book that ties to the theme. You can choose from the suggestions provided or a book not included on the list, as long as it fits with the theme.
4. Enjoy your book!
5. Participate in the discussion about this theme on the Goodreads page through May 31st.

Theme description: Each of us experience a unique journey through life’s twists and turns, and we can all learn something by hearing the stories of others. This month, we will embark on the journey of life through another person’s eyes, hopefully gaining something that we can take with us as we continue on our own path, wherever that takes us. Choose a biography, autobiography, memoir, fictional saga, or a novel of self-discovery that explores the journey of life.

Book Suggestions:

Fiction
"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coehlo
"Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi
"Eternal Life" by Dara Horn
"Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
"Commonwealth" by Ann Patchett
"The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See
"Clock Dance" by Anne Tyler

Non-fiction
"Eat Pray Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert
"In Pieces" by Sally Field
"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" by Eric Idle
"Becoming" by Michelle Obama
"The Good Neighbor" by Maxwell King
"The Big Fella" by Jane Leavy
"The Glass Castle" by Jeanette Walls
"The Unwinding of the Miracle" by Julie Yip-Williams

What did you read this month? Let us know what you thought!

Could you live your life without being able to laugh? Why is humor and laughter important to you?

Do you often try to find humor in the mundane or frustrating parts of life? Why?

What were your favorite parts of what you read? Share the funny stories!

Instructions:
1. Read the theme description.
2. Select a book that ties to the theme. You can choose from the suggestions provided or a book not included on the list, as long as it fits with the theme.
4. Enjoy your book!
5. Participate in the discussion about this theme on the Goodreads page through April 30th.

Theme description: Humor helps us navigate even the toughest moments in life. This month, we will take a lighthearted approach and discuss the humor in the mundane, exploring how hilarious stories provide us with a new, more optimistic perspective.

Book Suggestions:
Fiction
"Bridget Jones’s Diary" by Helen Fielding
"Surprise Me" by Sophie Kinsella
"Less" by Andrew Sean Greer
"One More Thing" by B.J. Novak
"Where’d You Go, Bernadette" by Maria Semple
Nonfiction
"I Feel Bad about My Neck" by Nora Ephron
"Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
"I’m Judging You" by Luvvie Ajayi
"Sh*t My Dad Says" by Justin Halpern
"Bossypants" by Tina Fey
"Furiously Happy" by Jenny Lawson

Great suggestion! Thanks, Diane!

What did you read this month? Did you enjoy it?

Did you learn something about Texas that you didn’t know before? If so, what?

What are some aspects of Texas culture that were explored in the book you read?

What makes Texas distinct from other parts of the United States?