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10 responses to “Senior Planet Book Club: Vote For Our Next Book!”

1. I recommend A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende. IT is historical fiction which gives a clear picture of what the Spanish Civil was like. The treatment of refugees is far more realistic than the pap we are fed today about the Ukrainian refugees, and the continuing struggle of refugees from Africa.
   And the translation into English from the Spanish is superb.

   Reply to Judith Ronat

2. I am a new participant in the book club but find the choices to vote on are not to my interest. I don’t expect you to cater to me but how are these titles chosen ? I read around 80 books a year and mostly have not come across, with the exception of 2 titles in the last 5 months, titles I’m familiar with. Can anyone suggest a book? What are the criteria for books up for discussion? I saw some time ago you read Klara and the Sun but nothing like that seems to have come up

   Reply to Sally Jan

   1. Hi Sally, thanks for your questions! We aim to highlight authors of traditionally underrepresented people groups, whose stories may not have been widely shared in the past. We also try our best to make sure that each selection is accessible at local libraries. If you have any book suggestions, we would love to hear them! You can email supporters@seniorplanet.org

      Reply to Rebecca Altneu

      1. Wow. Thank you for the explanation. This is such an original and forward looking perspective on choosing books to read.

3. Hi – As a member of Senior Planet, with the privilege of being selected as one of the five year-2022 Senior Planet Team Sponsored Athletes, and author of seven books, I’m interested in learning how to propose five of these seven books.
   Three books are in the “regular” novel format, and two books are poetry (including one which is poetry / music lyrics & short stories).
   As part of this process, an explanation of how & where the proposed books are submitted is also much appreciated !
   E-rsvp/thx!

   Reply to Paul J. Gammarano, Sr.

   1. Hi Paul, thank you for commenting! You can suggest books by emailing raltneu@oats.org their titles/links.

      Reply to Rebecca Altneu

4. I would like to read them all

   Reply to Helen Stewart

   1. So happy to hear this, Helen. Hope to see you at the next Zoom discussion!

      Reply to Rebecca Altneu

      1. Good Afternoon Rebecca,

         When is the next meeting for Senior Planet Book Club and how do I get to the zoom? Do we start the new book: “Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra?
         I appreciate your kind response.

         Many thanks and best regards,

         Kay

      2. Hi Kay,

         Yes, please start the new book. I am going to post the article that mentions when the next meeting is later this morning. So excited to have you reading with us this month.