February 2021
The Shape of Water
by Andrea Camilleri
Moderator:
Susanna Perrucchini
Host:
Sarah Murdoch | Adventures with Sarah
Book available from:
BookShop or Amazon
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BOOK CLUB EVENTS
Recordings of these events will be available one day after their scheduled dates at the bottom of this page.
• INTRODUCTION: Monday, February 1, 2021 | 11am PT | 2pm ET | 8pm GMT +1
Susanna Perrucchini presents a live introduction to the New York Times’ bestselling novel The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri. Join Fran and be part of the conversation on the Guide Collective Facebook Page.
• DISCUSSION: Monday, February 22, 2021 | 11am PT | 2pm ET | 8pm GMT +1
GC Book Club Members will connect live with Susanna via a Zoom session (to be broadcast at a later date on GCFB). Members will be able to share their own insights from the reading, ask about questions related to the book and Spanish culture, and interact with one another. Bring your book and feel free to enjoy your favorite snacks or drinks!
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Note: Existing members who are already on the GCBC mailing list will automatically receive an email with the link.
• Throughout the month, share your reading progress with GCBC in the comments below on our social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The first in a series of comically thrilling and brutally witty Sicilian crime novels, The Shape of Water follows the adventures of Inspector Salvo Montalbano as he seeks the truth in the mean streets of fictional Vigata, Sicily about the real cause death of engineer Silvio Luparello.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Andrea Camilleri (September 6, 1925—July 17, 2019) was one of Italy's most famous contemporary writers. His books sold over 65 million copies worldwide. The Inspector Montalbano series, which began with The Shape of Water, has been translated into thirty-two languages and was adapted for Italian television. The Potter's Field, the thirteenth book in the series, was awarded the Crime Writers' Association's International Dagger for the best crime novel translated into English. In addition to his phenomenally successful Inspector Montalbano series, he was also the author of the historical comic mysteries Hunting Season and The Brewer of Preston.
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Italy and Sicily tour guides Susanna Perrucchini and Sarah Murdoch lead a lively introduction to Andrea Camilleri's debut novel, The Shape of Water, and explore the nuances, complexities, and beauty of Sicilian culture.
Wrap up the month with this fun discussion on Andrea Camilleri’s The Shape of Water. Led by Susanna Perrucchini and Sarah Murdoch, you’ll get a virtual exploration of Sicily, insight into the beauty and curiosities of the island culture, and a vibrant debate about the role of women in Camilleri’s novels.
