Our reading recommendation

Skylark

by Paula McLain

3/5 Glasses

Why we recommend it

Skylark brings together historical fiction, wwii fiction, and paris setting. It is a strong match for readers drawn to resistance & survival, emotional read, and book club read.

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Book-club questions

Spoiler note: These prompts are best explored after everyone has finished the book.

How do the 1664 and 1940s Paris storylines reflect one another?
What does the underground city symbolize for characters seeking freedom or safety?
How do art and resistance become connected across the two timelines?
Which form of courage in the novel—creative, physical, or moral—felt most consequential?