One of the reasons we created this book club was to share our love of books with all of you, and that involves introducing you to some of our personal favorites. Each book is chosen with care and specific reasons in mind.
For this month, we’ve picked one of our all-time favorite books. This classic love story is timeless, beautifully written, and was incredibly influential during the Victorian Era. We hope you’ll join us this month to read it together!
Book Club Update
Before we reveal this month’s book, we have a small update on how our book club discussions will work. We’ve decided to encourage more in-person (or Zoom) discussions with your friends, family, or local chapter of the Silver Petticoat Book Club.
We will still have online discussions on Facebook, Goodreads, and Instagram, but we believe meeting in person can be more enjoyable. To make these meetings easier, we now have Downloadable Discussion Questions available for you.
Additionally, instead of releasing the discussion questions in the final week, we now post them during the last few days of the month. For our current two-month selection, this means discussions will start around July 28, 2021, giving you a few extra days to finish the book.
The Silver Petticoat Book Club Reveal for June and July 2021
Our pick for June and July 2021 is “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë. Recognized as a Gothic masterpiece and featured on numerous “best books” lists, this novel is more than just a love story. It’s a bildungsroman about a young woman who asserts her independence and fights for equality.
This novel was revolutionary in its portrayal of women and its use of a personal narrative. Jane Eyre’s protagonist is fascinating and unique, while her love interest, Mr. Rochester, is a complex Byronic Hero. This archetype has influenced many characters in today’s literature and media. “Jane Eyre” is a captivating read that still offers relevant lessons today. We hope you’ll join us in reading it!
Book Synopsis from Penguin Classics
Orphaned Jane Eyre has a tough childhood with her unkind aunt and cousins, then at the harsh Lowood School. However, things get better, and Jane remains as a teacher, always longing for love and friendship. She believes she might find them at Mr. Rochester’s house, where she works as a governess, until she discovers a devastating secret in the attic.
Buy the June and July 2021 Read
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Join the Silver Petticoat Book Club
Our book club focuses on sweet or sophisticated love stories across all genres. We alternate between recent publications and classics (anything published before 2000). If you’re new, check out our past selections.
How the Online Book Club Discussion Works
We discuss our book club picks during the final days of each month on social media, mainly Facebook and Goodreads. There are also downloadable discussion questions for personal use. After we announce the book, get a copy (buy or borrow) and read it. Be ready to join the discussion online or gather with friends and family for an in-person chat.
We sometimes host virtual events, but most of our discussions are online. Stay updated by following our website and subscribing to our newsletter. Follow TheSilverPetticoatBookClub on social media for more information.
Discuss with Friends and Family
We encourage you to gather your own local chapter of the Silver Petticoat Book Club. Whether it’s a small family group or a larger friends circle, discussing books is always fun. Besides our online discussions, you can have in-person talks using our discussion questions. Share your participation on social media with our hashtag – we’d love to see your photos and hear your thoughts!
What do you think about our June/July 2021 pick, “Jane Eyre”? Have you read it before? Will you be reading it with us? Let us know in the comments!
