Shelf Indulgence Book Club

No one expected that  Stephen Chbosky ’s follow-up to  The Perks of Being a Wallflower  — a generationally defining coming-of-age story — would be a horror novel. But in many ways,  Imaginary Friend , the first novel from Chbosky in 20 years, is the obvious follow-up to  Perks , combining two of his loves: “heart and horror.”  If you need some fall reads to kick off the season, Imaginary Friend is the ultimate book to put on your fall reading list. This book veers towards the spooky/horror side and definitely sent chills down my spine! It starts strong and I loved the character development between Christopher and his mom. At 705 pages, I was intimidated, but this is a page turner! I flew right through. I highly recommend.  Reviewed by book lover:   Bailey D.

Tonight I had the pleasure of attending a Pen/Faulkner Literary Conversation with Caroline Kepnes and Penn Badgley. Swoon... Is it possible for a serial killer to be any less charming? Sigh.  Literature on Screen is a mini-series within PEN/Faulkner’s Literary Conversations program in which we feature authors whose work has been adapted into a film or TV series. This third installment will feature  Caroline Kepnes , author of the best-selling book turned hit Netflix series,  You . Caroline will be in conversation with  Penn Badgley  actor and star of the TV adaptation, and moderator  Chris Klimek  (NPR,  Washington Post ) to discuss the translation of her books to the hit Netflix series, as well as the modernization of stalking in the digital age that takes place in her novels. Penn Badgley stars as Joe Goldberg in Netflix’s thriller series, " YOU ," based on Caroline Kepnes’ best-selling novel of the same name. Caroline started writing the book, ...

About the book:   A chilling suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors—a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives… Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all—a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night when they are at a dinner party next door, baby Cora goes missing. Suspicion immediately focuses on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story. Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds. Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Anne and Marco each discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they’ve kept for years. What follows is the nerve-racking unraveling of a family—an addictive tale of deception, duplicity, and unfaithfulness that will keep you breathless until the final shocking twist. Group Discussion Questions:  Did you like the book? Why or why not? ...

Samantha Downing's debut novel, My Lovely Wife, is dark and disturbing and impossible to put down. An easy read despite the gruesome subject matter.   It will leave you wondering how 2 sociopaths can randomly end up married, successful in their careers and raising two children. The plot of this domestic thriller will seem impossible and plausible at the same time. The characters could be your neighbors.   Make sure you leave time because you will not want to put it down until the last page is turned!   Reviewed by book lover:  Meryl Lynn L.  

Mine arrived and I am loving it! Can't wait to see you all in yours. For the Hoodie,  you will go to this link: https://www.promotique.com/product/district-made-ladies-perfect-tri-long-sleeve-hoodie/PVAG-K2QW8338Y95Y Pick  Navy Frost  as your color and your size.    For the  T-Shirt , you will go to this link: https://www.promotique.com/product/hanes-nano-t-womens-v-neck-t-shirt/P7Y62W267 Pick  Charcoal Heather  as your color and your size. 

THANK YOU   for joining us for the 2021 Shelf Indulgence Book Club year.  Here is our schedule of books and meetings:  There is exciting news for 2021, 11 of our authors will be joining us!! The (*) denotes the  authors  attendance. All 2021 author meetings will be recorded and available on the blog. 

Over the holiday weekend we started working on renaming our book club (formally "Books & Brunch") and rebranding the club, as we can no longer brunch in these Covid times . These are the final logo designs we have been deciding/voting between. The winner after a vote being the l ast square image .  From there we created shirts and hoodies to be ordered. The instructions can be found here:  For the  Hoodie , you will go to this link:   https://www.promotique.com/product/district-made-ladies-perfect-tri-long-sleeve-hoodie/PVAG-K2QW8338Y95Y Pick  Navy Frost  as your color and your size. ( this will be printed not embroidered to cut down on cost ).  You will click start designing>button add image>from your computer>choose file labeled  Final-Logos-white.ai  to upload. Upload the attached AI file as is and make sure it looks good to you. Hit the Preview button (if you like it)>hit continue  ( No edits should need to be ma...