If you liked the seven husbands of evelyn hugo you may also like other books in our fiction category. Apr 08, 2018 the seven husbands of evelyn hugo takes place in both past and present. Such is the premise of the seven husbands of eveyln hugo, and its fascinating. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new. A spellbinding novel about love, glamour and the price of fame. Each of evelyns marriages comes with its own hurt and heartbreak, from infidelity and betrayal to domestic abuse. A new book every month and we chat about books in between. I adored the last book i read by taylor, maybe in another life, but this one was really special. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo is the total package. Choose from all of the botm books, including thrillers, romance, best sellers, and more. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo is a spectacular and beautiful book. Riveting, heartwrenching, and full of old hollywood glamour, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo is one of the most captivating reads of 2017. Book discussion the seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo book by taylor jenkins reid.
This reading group guide for the seven husbands of evelyn hugo includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo suffers from its attempt to address weighty liberal issues lgbt, race, whitewashing, womens roles, portrayal etc, but that falls flat and at times turns into hollow tokenism. Monique wonders why evelyn would give her, a complete stranger, the equivalent of millions of dollars, a cock tease whose answer you find out in the final. In her old age, long since retired from acting, she decides shes ready for her memoir to be written and she picks reporter monique. I chose taylor jenkins reids the seven husbands of evelyn hugo as my book of the month in june last year because people were raving about it, and at the time, it seemed like a perfect summer read, light and juicy. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid book. It centres on the life and times of evelyn hugo an award winning movie star and it charts her way to success. Jun, 2017 if youre looking for a book to take on holiday this summer, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo has got all the glitz and glamour to make it a perfect beach read as long as youre prepared to. Oct 24, 2017 with the inclusion in book of the month club earlier this summer, seven husbands of evelyn hugo was all. In this pageturner a star is born, but her path to success is laden with grit, grief and deceit. At the moment im writing these lines i literally feel grateful to the author, thankful to have had the privilege to read this book. At nearly 400 pages the novel reads compellingly but drags toward the end.
Monique grant, a 35yearold writer for vivant magazine is informed by her editor that she has been chosen to interview a reclusive actress, evelyn hugo, 79, about her decision to auction off her dresses in order to make a donation to a breast cancer charity. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo is the story of monique, a magazine writer, who gets the opportunity of a lifetime to do the. Evelyn hugo includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo i could not put this book down from the first page. Pretzels and rolos are a saltysweet match made in heaven. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo the casual amateur. See more ideas about books to read, good books and books. I loved it so much we put taylor jenkins reids the seven husbands of evelyn hugo in the june popsugar must. The story was captivating, all the characters had a rightful place, no details or no one could have been removed. I read this novel several months back and im still thinking about it its one of those books that will stay with you for such a long time, youll soon forget the protagonist evelyn is, in fact, a fictional character. Even if your members are used to being part of group discussions and are good at listening to each other, it can still be a good idea to have somebody lead the meeting, in part to make sure that everyones voices get heard but also to come prepared with thoughts on what topics would be good to discuss, so if the conversation starts to run dry in one. The giver of stars is also marie claires book club pick this month.
How do you think this idea relates to the similar but more negatively associated phrase the. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid riveting, heartwrenching, and full of old. Books of the month book discussion the seven husbands of evelyn. Kirkus goodreads booking in heels book companion in this entrancing novel that speaks to the marilyn. Monique grant, a 35yearold writer for vivant magazine is informed by her editor that she has been chosen to interview a reclusive actress, evelyn hugo, 79, about her decision to auction off her dresses in order to make a. Its a low grade mix of fluff and cliched liberalism. Through a series of meetings, monique learns all the intricate details of evelyns life, and the catch is that she has to write evelyns biography or no one will. I finished the book a few days ago, and i cannot for the life of me stop thinking about evelyn, celia, harry, monique, and the rest of the memorable characters. As i just now closed this book, with tears streaming down my face, i realize it has been so long since a story effected me in such a way. I was able to a few weeks later and i devoured the book.
The seven husbands of evelyn hugo taylor jenkins reid. Plus, youll get book club discussion questions to use with your own book club. From taylor jenkins reid comes an unforgettable and sweeping novel about one classic film actresss relentless rise to the topthe risks she took, the loves she. Drinks inspired by evelyn hugo the hungry bookworm. Discussion questions book club recommendationsdiscussion. We also have book discussion kits that you can check out for your own book club.
But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter monique grant for the job, no one is more astounded than monique herself. Oh and trust me, this book is about a whole lot more than evelyns seven husbands. Each year thousands of members vote for our book of the year awardcongrats to the seven husbands of evelyn hugo. Her next book, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo, comes out this june on atria books. Evelyn says the story will be worth millions and that monique can keep all the profits. The husbands secret part ii book club ideas by liane. Katie and i love reading books and discussing them together, so we both decided to pick the same book from the june selections and chose the seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid. May 04, 2017 through a series of meetings, monique learns all the intricate details of evelyns life, and the catch is that she has to write evelyns biography or no one will. May 15, 2017 the seven husbands of evelyn hugo, taylor jenkins reids newest book, is a great read. To view books in process, and to suggest new books, go to books in process. Get free printable discussion questions to use with your. The book also takes a deep look at how homosexuality was viewed through the midcentury, from mentions of rock hudson to the stonewall riots, and how scandalous and dangerous it was to be openly gay.
But running throughout evelyns tumultuous life is one great love that will leave you sobbing into the pages. Apr 20, 2019 we have book discussions at all three branches. Imagine if mariyln monroe lived to be 79 years old, decided to write a tellall book, and plucked you assuming youre an unknown journalist out of obscurity to write it. Overall, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo was a wellwritten, light and entertaining read that took me out of my usual genre. Buzzfeed the epic adventures evelyn creates over the course of a lifetime will leave every reader mesmerized. The book s cover and its title struck me as a little more salacious than i must have initially thought, and the longer it sat on. Needless to say, she puts all questions aside and agrees to write the piece she is sure will. The plot line was right up my alley and i had to get my hands on it. Dont expect this to be helpful for lgbt causes or understandings. This was my first book of the month club book that i had a chance to read and if i wasnt a fan of this monthly subscription, i was definitely hooked. Join our virtual book club where we will discuss the seven husbands of evelyn hugo. If youre looking for a book to take on holiday this summer, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo has got all the glitz and glamour to make it a perfect beach read as long as youre prepared to cry off all your sunscreen, because this book gets emotional.
It is centered around evelyn hugo, a movie star who quickly became a hollywood alister in the 1950s with a successful career spanning three decades, culminating in an oscar win in the 80s. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo popsugar entertainment. Ill be honest, i wasnt expecting to like this book as. Jun, 2017 heartbreaking, yet beautiful jamie blynn, us weekly, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo is tinseltown drama at its finest redbook. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid. This what the seven husbands of evelyn hugo was for me. Heartbreaking, yet beautiful jamie blynn, us weekly, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo is tinseltown drama at its finest redbook. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo audiobook, by taylor jenkins reid. In this pageturner a star is born, but her path to success is laden with grit, grief and. Jan 17, 2018 i dove into the seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid before my last trip of 2017 took place in late november i know and it took me this long to post about it. Suggested book and reading club discussion questions for the seven husbands of evelyn hugo. Evelyn hugo is an old actress who invites a magazine writer named monique to write her life story. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid stole my heart. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo taylor jenkins reid my edition.
Genre fiction summary from taylor jenkins reid comes an unforgettable and sweeping novel about one classic film actresss relentless rise to the topthe risks she took, the loves she lost, and the longheld secrets the public. Taylor jenkins reid goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. I dove into the seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid before my last trip of 2017 took place in late november i know and it took me this long to post about it. Though it may be dramatic to say that this story left me speechless, i find that it is the truth. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo taylor jenkins reid, 2017 atria books 400 pp. Each husband s section opens with an illustrative moniker for example, poor ernie diaz, goddamn don adler, agreeable robert jamison. How do you think this idea relates to the similar but more negatively associated phrase the ends justify the means. If you are a member of the bookish community, you have heard of the seven husbands of evelyn hugo.
The seven husbands of evelyn hugo audio book store. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid summary study guide. If youre looking for a book to take on holiday this summer, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo has got all the glitz and glamour to make it a perfect beach read as long as youre prepared to. From taylor jenkins reid comes an unforgettable and sweeping novel about one classic film actresss relentless rise to the topthe risks she took, the loves she lost, and the longheld secrets the public could never imagine. Taylor jenkins reid is one of my favorite authors thats no secret since ive raved about her over and over since discovering her about a year ago.
The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. I really enjoyed the hollywood setting, which provided an interesting backdrop to this intriguing character, even though other parts of the book fell a little bit flat for me. There are a lot of layers in the seven husbands of evelyn hugo. As an amazing graduationbirthday present, my wonderful friend, katie, got me a threemonth subscription to the book of the month club. The book is written in chapters alternating between evelyns tale, with one chapter per husband, and evelyn and moniques interactions in between. Book club the seven husbands of evelyn hugo discussion. Our book club page for the seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid includes book club discussion questions. The husbands secret made for such a great night of eating, chatting, discussing this great book and having loads of fun. Jan 16, 2018 the seven husbands of evelyn hugo i could not put this book down from the first page. Jun 06, 2017 the celebrity tellall style is a departure from reids one true loves, 2016, etc. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo book by taylor jenkins. It is a good idea to plan on finishing the book a little earlier than you might otherwise so that you have time to think about it and prepare before your book club meets. The celebrity tellall style is a departure from reids one true loves, 2016, etc. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo takes place in both past and present.
At the moment im writing these lines i literally feel grateful to the author, thankful to. Discussion questions for the seven husbands of evelyn hugo. The seven husbands of evelyn hugo is an old hollywood beach. About aging actress evelyn hugo, she shares the story. Discussion questions the seven husbands of evelyn hugo 1. Readers questions about the seven husbands of evelyn hugo. Anne helen petersen, buzzfeed culture writer and author of scandals of classic hollywood evelyn hugo makes liz taylor seem pedestrian. Were a global book club for likeminded women to discuss great books. Paperback, 389 pages 2017, washington square press isbn. Emily giffin, new york times bestselling author of first comes love. Read more to hear what the seven husbands of evelyn hugo is all about. See more ideas about book club, books to read, books.
Jul 25, 2018 the seven husbands of evelyn hugo taylor jenkins reid my edition. Just enter your email to add this book to your box. Mercifully, the time spent in the present, which in books like these is usually a complete waste of time. I was heading back to las vegas luckily for only 2 days and was excited to devour this book on the plane right in its my favorite part of traveling. This may seem obvious, but it is the most important step, so it is worth stating. I would recommend this book to any book club or friend and id love to hear what you thought of this book in the comments. When asked if it bothers her that all anyone talks about when they talk about you are the seven husbands of evelyn hugo, she says no.