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Who’s behind Canada Reads & Reviews?
My name is Simon Chibuk, and I reside in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. I am an avid reader and enjoy different types of genres but my favorite “go to” is historical fiction.
During the COVID pandemic, I joined the Third Thursday of the Month historical fiction virtual book club. We have had great discussions and even had the experience of having authors attend, including some from NovelNetwork! I have been part of this book club since December 2020. We have a large, growing membership list as people hear more about our group, and we are open to accept new members.
Simon’s book club, Third Thursday of the Month:
Third Thursday of the Month Book Club formed on Facebook in December 2020 as an outlet for historical fiction lovers to come together amidst the pandemic. The club currently has over 900 members from across the U.S. and Canada. Each month, 20-50 members log-in to our Zoom discussion of a historical fiction which has been suggested and voted upon by members. We enjoy author visits to enrich our discussions and introduce our members to the craft of researching and writing about a wide spectrum of historical events, people, and time periods.
Simon’s review of Strangers in the Night:
In Heather Webb’s latest historical fiction novel Strangers in the Night, the curtains get pulled back on my summer’s “hottest” show . . . the Frank & Ava show!
The novel is broken up into different parts by years starting in 1946-1949, culminating in 1966-1990. I enjoyed that the author decided to alternate the chapters for the most part between Frank Sinatra & Ava Gardner’s perspective, using a first person perspective, as it allows the readers to get into their minds, and reminds us that there are always two sides to a story, especially in relationships.
Before reading this novel, I was familiar with the name of Frank Sinatra, but not so much with Ava Gardner. This novel also opened up the world of Hollywood & fame but also on the flip side of fame – drugs, booze and the pressure of being a famous celebrity.
5 stars
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Heather Webb is available to visit with book clubs via NovelNetwork.com.
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