In this episode, we talk about Liesel Meminger, aka the book thief, and how she discovers that books and words help her to find a way to cope through the brutal Nazi Germany. We also have a little bit of a different discussion, in that we talk about our favorite quotes, excerpts that we felt … Continue reading FDBC steals “The Book Thief” →…

We are back! After a longer than expected hiatus through the holidays and new year, we’re happy to return and discuss our latest read, “The Girl From Everywhere” by Heidi Heilig. A story that manages to blend fantasy and historical fiction, we talked about our favorite characters, moments, and to whom we would recommend this … Continue reading FDBC…

“Don’t judge a book by it’s cover,” applies very literally to Scott Westerfield’s futuristic novel, “Uglies”. It has surprising depth, which led to a pretty interesting book club conversation about beauty, friendship, and even Darwinism. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/uglies/ Up next: “The Girl from Everywhere” by Heidi Heilig…

In this very special edition of FDBC, we had the chance to chat with “Lions of Little Rock” author Kristin Levine. It was an absolute joy to speak with her. She shared with us details of her writing process, what inspired her to write Lions, her next project which will be published in 2018, and … Continue reading FDBC talks to Kristin Levine, autho…

For the latest gathering of FDBC, we discussed Nicola Yoon’s “Everything, Everything”. We talked about what it would be like to grow up in a bubble, our favorite parts of the book, and what we would change about the book. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/everything-everything/ Up next: “Uglies” by Scott Westerfield…

After our success with “The Alchemist”, we opted to take it up even further with Jane Austen’s classic, “Pride and Prejudice”. Although this novel proved more difficult, we still had a good time discussing what we could and breaking down what worked and didn’t work for us. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/pride-and-prejudice/ Up next: “Ev…

We decided to level up from children’s and young adult books to read Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist,” and we’re glad we did. The book is easy to digest for both younger and older readers, and gave us the opportunity to discuss themes such as spirituality, goal setting, and patience. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/the-alchemist/ Up next: …

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both, and there you have…an eighties theme song, but not Gary Soto’s “Facts of Life”. Soto’s collection of stories is also about adolescent maturation, and we discussed our favorites of the bunch and why we liked them. Themes include self identity, responsibility, and investing in … Continue readin…

In this episode of the FDBC, we explore the world of twelve-year-old Marlee. We discussed themes such as segregation and integration, friendship, courage, and disobedience. What is true friendship? We find that out in our conversation of a true friendship. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/the-lions-of-little-rock/ Up next: “Facts of Life”…

We apologize for the delay between episodes, but we’re back with Marie Lu’s “The Young Elites”. This was a difficult read for us but Lu’s antihero epic is still one worth exploring. We delve into themes such as betrayal, mistrust, and acceptance, and how a person’s environment can impact their reaction to those themes. https://fatherdaughterbookclu…

Make no bones about it, Lemony Snicket’s “The Bad Beginning” is “an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children.” In our conversation, we tried to find some bright spots in this story, but still had to cover all the atrocities. We also talked about what’s coming next for FDBC. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/the-bad-beginning/ Up Next…

What is the thing about jellyfish? Our conversation explores the various ways that twelve-year-old Suzy tries to cope with the loss of her best friend, and how jellyfish factor into her grieving. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/the-thing-about-jellyfish/ Up Next: “The Bad Beginning” by Lemony Snicket…

We thought we’d do something different for this episode and play a game. It’s a Father-Daughter question game where we try to see how well we know each other. It was fun for us to play and will hopefully bring some enjoyment to you also. If you missed it, check out our discussion on Sharon Draper’s … Continue reading FDBC plays a game! →…

Sharon Draper’s “Out of My Mind” explores what it would be like to grow up without being able to talk or walk. Join us as we discuss the challenges young Melody Brooks faces while coping with the limitations of cerebral palsy and being constantly misunderstood and underestimated. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/out-of-my-mind/ Up Next: “…

We learn that being a demigod may not be as glamorous as it sounds in Rick Riordan’s “The Lightning Thief.” We discuss our expectations of the book, what it’s like growing up without a parent, and other themes such as loyalty and deception. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/the-lightning-thief/ Up next: “Out of My Mind” by Sharon Draper…

We thought we’d take a break from our usual book chat to bring you some recommendations! We each make five recommendations, ranging from children’s classics to mystery and science fiction. Enjoy! Up next: The Lightning ThiefDoor Father Daughter Book Club

We enjoyed reading and discussing “The Skin I’m In” because it gave us the opportunity to explore themes such as bullying, peer pressure, and self esteem. We also took a cue from the book and asked each other, “What does your face say about you?” Tune in and join the conversation! https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/the-skin-im-in/ Up next: …

We dive into the realm of dystopian literature with Eoin Colfer’s “The Supernaturalist,” allowing us to explore themes such as trust, bravery, friendship, pollution, and overpopulation. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/the-supernaturalist/ Up Next: “The Skin I’m In” by Sharon G. FlakeDoor Father Daughter Book Club

We finish our conversation about R.J. Palacio’s “Wonder”, a novel about Auggie Pullman’s first year in public school. We talk about Auggie’s journey, how he grew over the course of the year, what it means to choose kindness versus being right, and more. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/wonder-part-2/ Up Next: “The Supernaturalist” by Eoin…

In part one of our chat on R.J. Palacio’s “Wonder”, we talk about the main character’s quiet strength, how important friendship is in the book, and how the author expertly provided multiple points of view. Join the conversation by leaving a comment below! https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/wonder-part-1/…

In this episode we’ll conclude our discussion on Madeliene L’Engle’s classic “A Wrinkle in Time.” Previously, we learned that the Murry children – Meg and Charles Wallace – and their friend, Calvin, were swept up into a cosmic battle between good and evil and they are now traveling through the galaxy to find their father. … Continue reading FDBC te…

We are ecstatic to finally share our thoughts on Madeleine L’Engle’s science fiction/fantasy classic, “A Wrinkle in Time.” Join us as we travel through space and time on an epic adventure of literary wonder. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/a-wrinkle-in-time-part-1/Door Father Daughter Book Club

We’re excited to announce that our next book will Madeleine L’Engle’s classic, “A Wrinkle in Time”. We’ll be taking a week off so check back in about two weeks to join our discussion on this awesome novel.Door Father Daughter Book Club

We wrapped up our discussion of “One Crazy Summer,” and boy was it crazy! We talked about what we thought about Cecile at the story’s end, and what we liked and disliked about the book. https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/fdbc-experiences-one-crazy-summer-part-2Door Father Daughter Book Club

We know we teased a different book—our apologies for changing course—but this week begins our discussion of Rita Williams-Garcia’s “One Crazy Summer”. We’ve opened up comments on our website so please let us know what you think of the book. Happy reading! https://fatherdaughterbookclub.com/podcast/fdbc-experiences-one-crazy-summer-part-1…

FDBC finishes discussing Holly Goldberg Sloan’s “Counting by 7s”. Tune in to hear our final thoughts and see which book we are reading next!Door Father Daughter Book Club

FDBC convenes again to talk about chapters 11 through 30 of Holly Goldberg Sloan’s “Counting by 7s”.Door Father Daughter Book Club

In the first meeting of the Father Daughter Book Club, we discuss chapters one through ten of Holly Goldberg Sloan’s “Counting by 7s”.Door Father Daughter Book Club

We are announcing our brand new book club and podcast! In this episode we talk about why we started the book club and reveal the very first book.Door Father Daughter Book Club