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November's Book of the Month - Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright
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Kari, I'm so happy to hear that.
This is my first time participating in a book read so not sure if folks generally comment before, during, or after the read. but I have started this book and am about four chapters in. All I can say is where has Jaime Jo Wright been all my life. I've never read one of her books but her writing style reminds me a lot of my favorite books when I was a teenager. I loved gothic novels then, before becoming a Christian. Nice to find this style from a Christian author. Can't wait to see where the story goes.
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I completely forgot to mention in the intro comment (sorry! I've added a comment up there now), we permit spoilery comments after the 15th of the month, which is the date on which the discussion questions will be posted. Prior to that date, you're welcome to say whether or not you enjoyed the book as well as general comments that don't spoil plot points or twists in the story.
Most importantly, I hope you have fun chatting with fellow readers about the story throughout the month.
Another gothic historical fiction author you might want to try out is Joanna Davidson Politano. She's my favorite in the gothic genre right now.
Thanks, Andrea. I would never wish to spoil anyone in a mystery story so I'll be sure to be very careful to follow the rules. Will for sure be checking out more books by this author and will look up Joanna Davidson Politano.
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I'm in. Started reading it last night. So far the first couple of chapters are pulling me in.
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I’m a little over half way through. Different than most books I read. I’m intrigued to see where it goes!
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I read this book earlier this based on a recommendation from a book & homeschool YouTuber (Mandy Maltz) and it is fantastic!
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Just starting the book today!
Finished the book Friday night and really enjoyed it.
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I'm listening to the audio as I'm typing this. Pretty creepy and good so far. I'm curious to see how it ends.
Missy, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright
In 1921, Marian Arnold, the heiress to a brewing baron's empire, seeks solace in the glass butterfly house on her family's Wisconsin estate as Prohibition and the deaths of her parents cast a long shadow over her shrinking world. When Marian's sanctuary is invaded by nightmarish visions, she grapples with the line between hallucinations of things to come and malevolent forces at play in the present. With dead butterflies as the killer's ominous signature, murders unfold at a steady pace. Marian, fearful she might be next, enlists the help of her childhood friend Felix, a war veteran with his own haunted past.
In the present day, researcher Remy Shaw becomes entangled in an elderly biographer's quest to uncover the truth behind Marian Arnold's mysterious life and the unsolved murders linked to an infamous serial killer. Joined by Marian's great-great-grandson, can Remy expose the evil that lurks beneath broken wings? Or will the dark legacy surrounding the manor and its glass house destroy yet another generation?
Renowned as a "trailblazer extraordinaire" (Booklist) of inspirational dual-time suspense, award-winning author Jaime Jo Wright weaves a haunting tale of mystery, legacy, and the relentless pursuit of truth across two distinct eras.
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Who's in for this one with me?
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Discussion questions will be posted on November 15. Please keep all spoilery comments to yourself until after those questions have been posted. Thank you.