Senior Planet Book Club: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Welcoming to the final week’s discussion of…
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
This week, please finish the book if you haven’t already. Let us know what you think in the comments section below!
We’ll meet over Zoom to discuss the full book this Thursday, January 25th at 4:30pm EST.
Here is how you can obtain a copy of The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison:
Borrow Online
Most libraries in the U.S. allow patrons to borrow e-books or audiobooks through online systems or applications you can download to your smartphone. OverDrive and Hoopla are two of the most popular services. The Bluest Eye is currently available on OverDrive HERE. If you are in New York State, you can apply for a library card online HERE.
Order a Hard Copy
Contact your local bookstore to see if they are shipping books! We highly encourage you to support the independently owned bookstores in your area.
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Visit BookShop.org, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support independent bookstores and give back to the book community.
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Read on Your Smartphone, E-Reader or Tablet
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Are you new to the book club? Joining is easy! Follow these simple steps:
- Obtain a copy of the current book.
- Read the book club article (updated every Tuesday) to find out the assigned chapters for each week.
- After reading a section of the book, share your thoughts in the comments section of this article below.
- Finally, at the end of the month, join us on Zoom for our group discussion with fellow readers. (The next Zoom session will take place this Thursday, January 25th at 4:30pm EST. Find more details here)
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Comments
Hi, Having trouble navigating book club site. Attended 1st book club zoom 1/25/24 “The Bluest Eye.” It is now 1/27/24. Wanted to suggest a book, was not able to. Wanted to vote on a book, it was too late. Was thinking about joining. Thnx
Hi Lee – Click here to vote on the books we’ll read next. We’ll announce the results on Tuesday, February 6th on our Book Club Articles page. Once you obtain a copy of the selected book, you can share your thoughts about the assigned readings in the comments section of the weekly book club article.
Where do I find upcoming titles to vote for?
Thanks.
Hi Harry! You can click here to cast your vote.
Hello! I just joined the group today, 1/22/24. I look forward to reading the selection. I read The Bluest Eye years ago. I will look on the library app (Libby) to see if I can get a copy before the discussion.
Welcome C.C.! We’re happy you’re here.
I’m a newbie to this group, and any book club! I bought the book, and finished reading it today. I have read the comments below about the book selection of Bluest Eye. Where/how do I find the club members’ comments of what they have read in each reading assignment? How do I know what book selection is next?
Hi Kay – We’re glad you’re here! You can see what others have shared right here in the comments section. Feel free to share your own thoughts about the weekly readings here as well. Look out for the weekly book club articles to get information about the reading assignments each week, and to participate in the monthly polls where we select future readings.
I’ve had good luck purchasing used books from abebooks.com. They’re fast and, in the case of The Bluest eye, prices start at $4.50 including shipping.
Hi Roberta – Glad to hear it! Looking forward to you sharing your thoughts about the book.