I'm doing book club in October and have narrowed it down to these two choices. if you have an opinion, vote your preference.
~LaRene
The Twentieth Wife
by Indu SundaresanAn enchanting historical epic of grand passion and adventure, this debut novel tells the captivating story of one of India's most controversial empresses -- a woman whose brilliance and determination trumped myriad obstacles, and whose love shaped the course of the Mughal Empire. Skillfully blending the textures of historical reality with the rich and sensual imaginings of a timeless fairy tale, The Twentieth Wife sweeps readers up in Mehrunnisa's embattled love with Prince Salim, and in the bedazzling destiny of a woman -- a legend in her own time -- who was all but lost to history until now.
In 1957, at the age of 16, Melba Pattillo became a civil rights warrior. Following the landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling, Melba was one of nine teenagers chosen to integrate Little Rock's Central High School. Here, in a special abridged young reader's edition, is Melba Pattillo Beals's remarkable story.
Zach -- I think this blog rocks!! I am so proud of you for figuring it all out. Thanks for doing this for us!
ReplyDeleteP.S. LaRene -- one book is about half the length of the other one and got more stars in it's review, so, you know, choose which ever one you want. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis blog is so so cool! Thanks for putting it together. I haven't read either book so I'm looking forward to either one. Thanks.
ReplyDeletefun blog Zack...either book will be good LaRene. Your choice.
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