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On this episode of Book Interrupted Kim’s book pick, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann is discussed. Topics include problematic depictions of Indigenous people, the correct pronunciation of “Osage”, colonialism, and how many white people were involved in the making of the movie. Everyone agrees that the movie was too long, but there are differing opinions on enjoyment.
This book was made into a movie in 2023 and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Lily Gladstone.
Discussion Points: 

The fact base writing style of the book
Book vs movie
There were additional killers that weren’t prosecuted
Stereotypes of Indigenous people in film
Victim blaming
Colonialism
White man created both the movie and the book
The exploitation of the Osage
Radio show at the end with Jack White

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Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
(Movie) Killers of the Flower Moon
The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King
(Book) Killers of the Flower Moon
Colonialism
Osage
Jack White album Lazaretto Album
Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
STEM Talk Podcast with Dr. Peter Pirolli
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Dr. Kerry Forrestal MD/MBA and his book “Crushing Cancer: A Patient’s Complete Guide to Managing a Cancer Diagnosis”.
2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year. Managing a cancer diagnosis is not only managing the disease, it’s also taking care of your finances and workplace, making sure you are legally protected, and that you can manage all the complications and emergencies that arise.
This book will tell you what to do from Day One, Hour One of your diagnosis.
Discussion Points:

Financial Issues
Cancer Scams
Interpersonal dynamics
New era of cancer care
What to do on day one

 
Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
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Crushing Cancer: A Patient’s Complete Guide to Managing a Cancer Diagnosis by Dr. Kerry Forrestal MD/MBA
www.crushingcancerthebook.com
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss puppies, being the pack leader, misguided pet names and medications gone wrong.
Discussion Points:

Introducing Meredith’s puppy
Mixing pet breeds
Puppies sharp teeth
Becoming a pack leader
Forest fires
Lost dogs
Misguided pet names
Medications gone wrong

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
Cesar Milan 3 Books Collection Set (How to Raise the Perfect Dog, Cesar's Way: Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems & Be the Pack Leader)
Twilight Breaking Dawn (Baby Vampires)

On this episode of Book Interrupted the crew discuss Ashley’s book pick: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. Topics include mirror images, stupid names, what’s in a name, would you eat someone, strategies for the Hunger Games and the creation of Hunger Games the series where fans could watch all 75 Hunger Games! Lindsay is back for this one and of course, the team shares whether they would recommend the book and/or the movie.
This book was made into a movie in 2023 and stars Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, and Viola Davis.
 Discussion Points: 

Difficult names in the book
The audio book with spoke songs
Audio books pros and cons
How did we like the adaptation of the book
Who is the songbird and who is the snake?
Crushes on Coriolanus Snow or Tom Blyth
Each members strategy for this Hunger Games
Are there future Hunger games expected?
Twilight, again??
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Soundtrack
Are books being adapted into movies too long?

 Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: 
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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
The Hunger Games 4 Book Box Set
Coriolanus Snow actor Tom Blyth
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode the Book Interrupted members take the Quiz.co What Pasta am I? quiz. Find out what Lia’s disappointing results were and which pasta is the members actual favourite?
Discussion Points:

Quiz.co What Pasta am I? Quiz
Quiz Results 

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 Quiz.co What Pasta am I? Quiz
Book Interrupted Website  
Book Interrupted YouTube Channel 
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group 
 
 
 

Join the Book Interrupted Club as they discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love. The conversation begins with Lia, Meredith, Sarah and Kim sharing how they read the book (actual book vs audiobook) and whether the book ‘aged’ well. Ashley joins in late and the fun really gets going! The girls consider whether how old you are affects your enjoyment of the book. Recommendations (or not) are shared and everyone chooses the one word that represents their town and the one place they would visit if money was no issue. Bonus: there’s a sneak peek convo about the next book on our reading list.
Discussion Points: 

Eat Pray Love By Elizabeth Gilbert
Eat Pray Love Movie
Audio books
Library Apps: Libby, Hoopla
Audible
Altruism vs Selfishness
White Fragility, Me too and Black Lives Matter
Dan Donohue
Bali
Learning Italian
Personal Bubbles
Red Lobster
Glennon Doyle
The Ballad of Sondbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snacks Movie

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