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Our reading recommendation
Skylark
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?