Trust Introduction and Reading Schedule
in which we solve one more mystery this year...
Welcome to Reading Revisited, a place for friends to enjoy some good old-fashioned book chat while revisiting the truth, beauty, and goodness we’ve found in our favorite books.
Welcome to another month of reading along with us! I am so excited to introduce you to a very recently published novel this month and I am sure that it will lead to much interesting conversation and hopefully a very fun reading experience for each of you. I read Trust for the first time in 2024 with the Close Reads podcast (and I’d been hearing a few of the hosts recommend it before that). I think I binged the whole thing in a week because I needed to figure out exactly what I was reading AND it was such compelling story telling. So without further ado, I introduce you to our June Reading Revisited book!
Introduction
In the summer we normally read some contemporary books because they are usually a bit easier to read and when we’re on break from normal life (kind of) it is nice to have some page turners at hand. Also, as much as we love old books, I love to discover that there are some wonderful books being written right now and I think it is important that we find them and read them and chat about if they are books that will stand the test of time. David Kern from has been a very encouraging voice when it comes to modern fiction (and he seems to find the best out there).
A good example of this is our first modern book for the summer, which is Trust by Hernan Diaz.
This is a book that I am purposefully going to not write too much about (if I can help myself) because it is a mystery in every sense. The plot is a mystery, the characters are mysteries, and the structure of the book is even a mystery. I do not want to spoil that for you at all. If you want my advice, don’t even read the back cover or listen to any of the Close Reads HQ podcasts until you have finished the whole book. This is a page turner, but it is also a literary puzzle. There are four books within this book and part of the puzzle is for you to figure out how they fit together. When you get to Part 2 you will want to read the back cover or start googling, but trust me (get it?), don’t do it. Keep reading and give yourself a chance to figure it out on your own.
I can’t wait to talk about wealth, economic systems, feminism, creative narrative structures and ultimately who we can trust. I love chatting about all books, but this is one that I am especially looking forward to!
So, grab your copy, start reading, follow along with the Read Along Guides, and then show up to your book clubs and let’s chat.
Reading Schedule
Friday, May 16th- Introduction and Reading Schedule
Monday, May 19th- ep. 55: Introduction to Trust w/
(from Close Reads)Wednesday, May 21st- Bonds by Harold Vanner (pgs 3-126)
Wednesday, May 28th- My Life by Andrew Bevel (pgs 127-192)
Wednesday, June 4th- A Memoir, Remembered by Ida Partenza (pgs 193-360)
Wednesday, June 11th- Futures by Mildred Bevel (pgs 361-402)
Thursday, June 26th- Trust Virtual Book Club (contact us for a link to the zoom meeting)
Monday, July 7th- ep. 63: Revisiting Trust
Until next time, keep revisiting the good books that enrich your life and nourish your soul.
In Case You Missed It:
On the Podcast:
What We’re Reading Now/Next:
June
Trust by Hernan Diaz
July
August
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
A Few Reminders:
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