November Book Group: Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

This month we'll be discussing Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. About the book: The Shadow of the Wind is a coming-of-age tale of a young boy who, through the magic of a single book, finds a purpose greater than himself and a hero in a man he's never met. With the passion of García Márquez, the irony of Dickens, and the necromancy of Poe, Carlos Ruiz Zafón spins a web of intrigue so thick that it ensnares the reader from the very first line. The Shadow of the Wind is an ode to the art of reading, but it is also the perfect example of the all-encompassing power of a well-told story. This is another popular book. You'll probably have to get on the waiting list at the library to get a copy. You can probably buy it used if you happen to have a used bookstore nearby. There's a list of used bookstores in our Files section. The updated Book Group Reading List with our selections through May 2010 is available in our Files section. Discussion questions have been posted in the Files section. For those who are new to book groups: Please do your best to read the book, and come prepared with some questions, comments, or insights so we'll all have something to discuss! We also post a set of discussion questions for the book in our Files section if you want to print those out and make a few notes. If you haven't finished the book but still want to come, that's fine, but be prepared for spoilers! But, no matter what, we will all be there to have fun and enjoy each other's company. Because of the limited meeting space, we ask you to keep your RSVPs up-to-date. We often have people on the waiting list, so if you can't make it, PLEASE change your RSVP to NO ASAP. Please be familiar with our No-Show Policy I look forward to seeing you all at Starbucks. Don't forget to buy something to show our appreciation for the great meeting space.