Senior Planet Book Club: The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom – Senior Planet from AARP

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Welcome to the final week discussing…..

The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom

If you haven’t already, finish the book and let us know what you think in the comments section below! On Thursday, we’ll meet to discuss the book and we will be soliciting input for our next two book selections. Bring your suggestions!

      We’ll meet over Zoom to discuss the full book this Thursday, January 23 at 4:30pm EST. 

      Click here for the event page

      Here is how you can obtain a copy of The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom:

      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 Yellow House 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.

      Or

      Visit BookShop.org, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support independent bookstores and give back to the book community.

      Or

      Order on Amazon for $14.09

      Read on Your Smartphone, E-Reader or Tablet

      Purchase on Kindle: $9.99

      Don’t have a Kindle? You can download the Kindle app for free on your smartphone or tablet!

      Or

      Purchase on Nook: $17.00

      Don’t have a Nook? You can download the Nook app for free on your smartphone or tablet!

      Having any issues getting the book? Call (888) 713-3495 for assistance!

      Are you new to the book club? Joining is easy! Follow these simple steps:

      1. Obtain a copy of the current book.
      2. Read the book club article (updated every Tuesday) to find out the assigned chapters for each week.
      3. After reading a section of the book, share your thoughts in the comments section of the book club article.
      4. Finally, at the end of the month, join us on Zoom for our group discussion with fellow readers. (Our January Zoom session will take place this Thursday, January 23rd at 4:30pm ET. Click here for more details!)

      Comment below to share your thoughts about the book!

      COMMENTS

      12 responses to “Senior Planet Book Club: The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom

      1. How do I get a link to join in your book club? I am from California and have registered
        June S Gatewood, Concord, California. I am a published Author.
        gatewoodjune@gmail.com

        1. Hi June! Joining is easy! First, obtain a copy of the current book (we’re reading Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi). Then, read the book club article (updated every Tuesday) for the assigned chapters each week. At the end of the month, join us on Zoom for our group discussion. Our February session is this Thursday, February 27th at 4:30pm ET. Click here for details!

      2. Loved the book choice-The Yellow House- great story of family and resilience!
        Also enjoy suggestions as will read even if not discussed-They are great examples of variety in literature.

      3. Enjoyed the book & discussion.
        Suggestion for next, Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu.

      4. I want to join the book club. Order the book yellow house but have not received it yet.

      5. How can I see the earlier information (2 sessions, I believe) about The Yellow House?

        1. Hi Karen! Just to clarify, our online Zoom discussion for The Yellow House will be on Thursday, January 23 at 4:30pm EST. Others have shared their thoughts on the book in this comment section. Feel free to read and share yours! We hope to see you on Zoom for the discussion on the 23rd.

      6. Enjoyed the first section, and the writing style. The way the family members are described makes you feel as if you know them.

        1. Yes Pat I felt the same way, nostalgic, things that were going on in that area was going on in other parts of the world too.

      7. I started the book about the New Orleans Yellow House east of downtown . It seems the house was full of sorrowful stories like the death of the author’s father. It was falling apart and no one could build it back properly due to lack of funds or decisions to pay for private school.

      8. I can already tell that this book will be heart-wrenching!

        1. Enjoying the book, especially the family descriptions & dynamics. I grew up in Florida, where hurricanes like Betsy were/are common & can relate to going through that as a child, the fear & how families, houses and neighborhoods are forever changed. I’m familiar with the geography of East NOLA, from friends who grew up near there.
          Good choice.

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