How to Read a Book by Monica WoodMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
An unlikely trio of individuals meet under unlikely circumstances and discover things about themselves and the others.
Harriet is a retired school teacher who volunteers at the local women's prison by running a book club for the women inmates. Violet is a young woman serving time in the prison because of bad decisions resulting in the death of a woman in a traffic accident. Frank is the widower of the woman killed in the accident who also carries a secret with him.
As you probably know, I'll read any fiction books about books, reading, libraries, and book clubs. This book shows the power of books and reading, and how it can draw people together from vastly different backgrounds and bring them to a common place to discuss books. Each chapter is written from a different point of view by each of the three characters. It deals with loss, loneliness, second chances, starting over, emotional growth, friendship, the importance of books and reading, and forgiveness. That's a lot to cover in just about 300 pages, but Monica Wood does an incredible job of packing this novel full of emotion along with humor. Highly recommended!
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