The night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to romantics, history buff, circus aficionados, mystery fans, and lovers of a good story. The night circus by erin morgenstern tells the tale of two real life illusionists, marco alisdiar and celia bowen, who, although being wagered against each other in a deadly battle of magic unlike the world has ever seen, end up subverting the laws of their masters by falling in love. This book is one of those rare finds that if someone asked me what a good book club book would be, this would make my top five. Tea, 911, 31 mint tea, 156157 french bread and cheese, 26, 33 bordeaux wine, 33 scones with jam and clotted cream, 39 brandy, 45, 59, 7, 243. Get ready for some fun book club talks that also touch on serious social issues. Primordium the whole of le cirque des reves is formed by a series of circles. Thanks for sharing your information about book group meeting ideas for night circus. An audiobook version of the night circus is read by jim dale the uk publisher, harvill secker, contracted failbetter games, creators of fallen london, to create a puzzle game to accompany the book.
The night circus by erin morgenstern book club ideas. Although there were about four ratings 3 stars and under in the group the majority gave it a 4 and above. Possibly helpful information before we get to questions. In 1886, a mysterious travelling circus becomes an international sensation. Night circus comes to town with magic, mystery september, 2011 a lifeordeath competition between two young magicians plays out in erin morgensterns debut novel. A witty, poignant novel about cassandra austen and her famous sister, jane. Friedrick thiessen asserts that he thinks of himself not as a writer so much as someone who provides a gateway, a tangential route for. Be sure to invite your guests to wear night circus inspired clothing. True love or not, the game must play out, and the fates of everyone involved, from the cast of extraordinary circus performers to the patrons, hang in the balance, suspended as precariously as the daring acrobats overhead. The night circus, a reliable wife, water for elephants.
A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world. No announcements precede it, no paper notices plastered on lampposts and billboards. Any author searching would be amazed at how much effort you and all the talented ladies expend each month to highlight their books. The game has since been moved to the storynexus site and modified. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circus s iconic timepiece. The night circus by erin morgenstern reading guide. Rather than a single tent with rings enclosed within, this circus contains clusters of tents like pyramids, some large and others quite small.
Romance and magic dazzle in dreamy night circus two young, starcrossed magicians compete against each other in a mysterious, lifelong competition in erin morgensterns sparkling debut novel. There are no more battles between good and evil, no monsters to slay, no maidens in need of rescue. There are many such nods to the phenomenon of the circus in a historical sense, though it is hardly a traditional circus. The night circus poses questions about the essential connection between fantasy and reality, and the human need for the former for the sustenance of the latter. These book club discussion questions reveal important details about the night circus by erin morgenstern.
Film rights to the night circus have already been optioned by lionsgate. The second book weve read with our book club this year is the night circus by erin morgenstern. The night circus is a rich, dreamy tale of theatrical enchantment and thwarted love. If you want me to appear somewhere or do something or write something, please contact inkwell management or todd doughty at doubleday or the penguin random house speakers bureau.
Written in rich, seductive prose, this spellcasting novel is a feast for the senses and the heart. Morgenstern sets the bar high with that description, but the spectacle that opens in a field outside of london in 1886 is a collection of. I apologize for my inability to talk about this book like a normal human being but i just feel all of the feelings and i cant contain them. The night circus by erin morgenstern was an inspiring book for book club. Open only at night, constructed entirely in black and white, le cirque des reves delights all who wander its circular paths and warm themselves at its bonfire. Youve been reading an extract from the starless sea by erin morgenstern. The night circus has one of my favourite opening lines.
This outfit is from restyle, and it may be a little over the top. They guide him to a masquerade ball, to a dangerous secret club, and finally. This book will make you smile one moment and then pull your heartstrings all the way down to davy joness locker. The night circus by erin morgenstern penguin random house. The night circus and millions of other books are available for instant access. Saved from deliciousreadsbookclub the night circus by erin morgenstern book club ideas. As the reveurs, they should definitely wear a lovely red scarf. Read an excerpt from erin morgensterns guardian first book awardlonglisted novel. I kind of wonder what the turnover rate was after the.
Book excerpt a magical world awaits readers in this spellbinding debut novel. The night circus summary and study guide supersummary. The food was inspired by the circus concessions and the black and white and red. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circuss iconic timepiece. Well crafted, obviously, with intricately carved woodwork edges and a perfectly painted face, but just a clock. Perhaps it is a tribute to the origin of the word circus, deriving from the greek kirkos meaning circle, or ring. Book club ideas for the night circus october 19, 2016 by jessica filed under. The only movement within the circus is the clock that ticks by the passing minutes, if such a wonder of sculpture can even be called a clock. New and favorite guides search all guides browse discussion resources. Minnesotans launch first allstate book club alex trebek attends the snl 40th anniversary celebration at rockefeller plaza on feb. This really is so, because your eyes are used to the length of the printed book and it would be comfy for you to read in exactly the same way. The gals in my book club would probably opt for something a little more casual, but we all love scarves. But you think perhaps you can smell caramel wafting through the evening breeze, beneath the crisp scent of the autumn leaves.
Zachary ezra rawlins is a graduate student in vermont when he discovers a mysterious book hidden in the stacks. Today i will tell you more about this book and what my thoughts are. The site went live on september 1, 2011, two weeks before the book was published. Of course, everyone dressed in the reveurs black and white with a splash of red. Although there are acrobats, fortunetellers and contortionists, the circus of dreams is no conventional. Erin morgenstern writes with grace and flair and walks the fine line between the lyrical and the precious. The night circus by erin morgenstern, paperback barnes. The night circus pulls you into a world as dark as it is dazzling, fullyrealized but still something out of a dream. Erin morgenstern author erin morgenstern is the author of the night circus, a numberone national best seller that has been sold around the world and translated into thirtyseven languages. She has a degree in theater from smith college and lives in massachusetts. Morgenstern is an artist as well as a writer, and her novel is lusciously visual. We were greeted with this chalkboard sign with a quote straight from the. The night circus by erin morgenstern overdrive rakuten. The novel opens in 1873, as five yearold celia bowen is left at the office of prospero the entertainer.
After a while, the nebulous nature of the illusionists challenge puts a drag on the narrative, but all the elements come together beautifully at the book. The bestselling author of the night circus will next publish the starless sea, a sweeping new novel interweaving romantic and fantastical elements, in late 2019, ew can announce exclusively. Book menu for the night circus by erin morgenstern. Heres a few things that we did at our night circus book club. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway a duel between two young. The night circus is not written in a linear timeline. The night circus quotes by erin morgensternpage 3 of 17. Erin morgenstern answers your questions about the night circus. The artwork alone on the front cover of the paperwork edition is mesmerizing in. The night circus tells the story of the rivalry between two different forms of magicthe old and the newand the competition and love affair between two young magicians who are destined to face each other in a magical duel to the death. Caraval bookbook nerdbook seriesya booksi love booksgood booksya book quotesyoung adult fiction.
Excerpt from the night circus by erin morgenstern in the. The questions, discussion topics, and reading list that follow are intended to enhance your reading groups discussion of the night circus, the magical. This page is looked after by erins uk publisher, vintage books. Excerpt from the night circus by erin morgenstern stories have changed, my dear boy, the man in the grey suit says, his voice almost imperceptibly sad. The night circus kindle edition by morgenstern, erin. Book club ideas for the night circus book club parties, book club. The food was inspired by the circus concessions and the black and white and red theme. Mysterious and intriguing, it sets a precedent for the tone throughout the rest of the book.
I made bw postcards with the circus is coming black background, white letters on one side, and the date, time and address of the meeting site on the. Reading questions for the night circus by erin morgenstern. Book club 2 comments if youre looking for an amazing book club read thats perfect for october, you should pick up the night circus affiliate link. This wonderful book was recommended to me at the end of last summer by my lovely niece laura. Use these book club discussion questions on the night circus to lead your reading group into the intricacies of morgensterns novel. Test out various shapes or sizes until you find one with which you will be comfortable to read ebook. They are set within circular paths, contained within a circular fence. Within the blackandwhite striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. Im looking for food ideas, but will share the invitation to the gathering i just sent out. From the new york times bestselling author of the night circus, a timeless love story set in a secret underground worlda place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars, and ships that sail upon a starless sea. Book menu for the night circus by erin morgenstern isbn of edition i read. The night circus is erin morgensterns magical debut novel. At first glance it is simply a clock, a rather large black clock with a white face and a silver pendulum. The magical new novel from the bestselling author of the night circus.