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The Bookseller of Kabul Virtual Book Discussion
The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad. Published in 2002. Synopsis: Shorty after the United States began its attack on Afghanistan in late 2001, Asne Seierstad is in Kabul working as a war correspondent. There she befriends Sultan Khan, who possesses … Continue reading
Radio Shangri-La Virtual Book Discussion
Radio Shangri-La: What I Learned in Bhutan, the Happiest Kingdom on Earth by Lisa Napoli. Published in 2011. Synopsis: Unsatisfied with her job with a major media outlet, and seeking greater meaning in her life, Lisa Napoli is given the opportunity … Continue reading
Animal Farm Virtual Book Discussion
Animal Farm by George Orwell. Published in 1945. Synopsis: While the owner of Manor Farm is in a drunken stupor, his farm animals revolt, overtake the farm and rename it Animal Farm. Grounded in Seven Commandments, Animal Farm initially becomes … Continue reading
Stranger Than Fiction Virtual Book Discussion
Stranger Than Fiction: True Stories by Chuck Palahniuk. Published in 2004. Synopsis: This collection of short, non-fiction essays by the writer of Fight Club is divided into 3 sections. “People Together” deals with odd events (i.e. nudist testicle eating festivals and … Continue reading
A Woman Among Warlords Virtual Book Discussion
A Woman Among Warlords: The Extraordinary Story of an Afghan Who Dared to Raise Her Voice by Malalai Joya. Published in 2009. Synopsis: At 25, Malalai Joya was elected to represent women in her community at the Loya Jirga – … Continue reading
Becky A. Johnson 