The Same Page Teen Book Club

Dracula Discussion Questions

Madeline — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:02:57 +0000

Unlike many novels in its time, Dracula isn’t just a straight narration. Much of the story is told through letters, journals, and even newspaper articles. What do you think of this narrative style? Did it work for you?
There are two main women in the book, Lucy and Mina. Which did you prefer?
Was there any one character (even a minor one) that you identified with? Why?
Dracula was one of the first “sexy” vampires, and one of the reasons the book is often banned is its overt sexual overtones. What do you think compared to modern vampire books?

Monthly Meeting: Dracula Then & Now

Madeline — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:22:56 +0000

When: February 23 @ 2PM
Where: BookPeople, 3rd Floor

This month our theme is Dracula: Then & Now. The original modern vampire novel, Dracula has been thrilling readers since it was originally published in 1897. Since then it has inspired generations of authors of all sorts of vampire novels, movies, and TV shows. At our meeting we’ll discuss this classic, and some of the books that have been inspired by Dracula, especially the Tantalize series by local author Cynthia Leitich Smith.

And for those of you who like to read ahead, our books on the same page for March will be The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater and Rampant by Diana Peterfreund.

YomiCon 2011

Madeline — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:07:07 +0000

YomiCon Icon by Artist Nhu Nguyen

Where: Ruiz Branch of the Austin Public Library
When: June 17, 3:30 PM (the event is 3-9)
Cost: Free

This Friday, the Austin Public Library will be hosting a very cool teen event filled with steampunk, manga, anime, and local teen art galore. Called YomiCon, this free event is open to the public, and our book club will be among the many thronging the event. Held at the Ruiz Branch, we’re going to meet around 3:30 by the Main Stage. I’ll be in a BookPeople tshirt, so I’ll be easy to spot. This is a great opportunity for us to socialize and see some fantastic local work. Anyone in book club or interested in joining are welcome to meet us there. For more information, or to let us know to look for you, email me at kids_blog at bookpeople dot com.

Sass & Serendipity Release Party

Madeline — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:37:48 +0000

On July 23, Jennifer Ziegler will be having a release party at 2PM to celebrate her new book, Sass and Serendipity. However, we are going to meet at 1:30 to discuss the book, and at 1:45, Jennifer will be joining us to sign books, and briefly chat with us before the party. Here’s a little preview of what she might tell us about her book during our private meet & greet:

This book is a tribute to two women: Jane Austen and my sister, Amanda.

Just like my characters Gabby and Daphne, Amanda and I grew up sharing a room, but not outlooks on life. Although we fought and professed our undying hatred to one another, we also had each other’s backs when it truly mattered.

Jane Austen neither borrowed my clothes nor defended me from neighborhood bullies. She did, however, write one of my favorite novels: Sense and Sensibility. Even though I lived in a completely different era, I could vividly relate to the Dashwood girls.

It is my hope that with Sass and Serendipity, I can likewise convey the ups and downs of sisterhood. My book is being released the same year as Sense and Sensibility’s 200th anniversary. I consider that quite … serendipitous.