Summer is the perfect time for epic literary adventures with your crew. Whether you're diving into captivating reads, enjoying audiobooks on the road, or lounging at the beach with your friends and a good book, this is your chance to squad up for unforgettable adventure and to create some meaningful memories!
READ: The Guilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
All eyes are on Paris where the Exposition Universelle World Fair is to be held. Hidden among the technological marvels and artistic creations on display is an item of unimaginable power―a Babel fragment that would enable those who wield it with magical Forging abilities over nature’s elements.
Séverin Montagnet-Alarie's birthright was stolen from him. Now, to reclaim his rightful place among France’s elite, he must obtain the Babel fragment for the Order. It is a heist that will require the ingenuity and skills of those with nothing to lose and everything to gain: Enrique, a gifted historian and wordsmith, caught between two worlds; Zofia, a brilliant Forging artist and engineer, separated from her family; Hypnos, a rival aristocrat who needs an ally among the Order; Tristan, an extraordinary Forger raised at Séverin’s side, loyal to his adopted brother’s quest; and Laila, the mysterious dancer and espionage artist who stole Séverin’s heart in a moment of vulnerability he couldn’t afford.
Questions to think about while you read:
- Which character in the book do you identify with the most? Why do you think that is?
- If you found yourself in a situation like Severin's, who would you call to form your team and provide support, and why?
- How far would you be willing to go to reclaim something valuable that was unjustly taken from you?
LISTEN: Roshani Chokshi- "The Gilded Wolves" Author I Fictitious
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Still need some convincing on this great read? Listen to this interview with author Roshani Chokshi in which she talks candidly about how her life, experiences, and interests inspired the making of The Gilded Wolves.
Questions to think about while you listen:
- Do you agree with the phrase "When you are doing what people expect of you nobody pays attention to you"? Why?
- Is there a book that you see yourself in? Why?
- Does listening to this interview make you want to read this book?
EXPLORE: Take an adventure to the beach!
Channel the spirit of the fearless band of adventurers from our featured book and embark on your own journey this Summer: to the beach! Gather your friends to bask in the sun, tackle the waves, join a thrilling game of beach volleyball, or simply unwind with a good read on the shore. Summer is the perfect season to discover the wonders of the Jacksonville beaches. Get ready to trade the hustle of the city for the calm of sandy shores and endless waves. It's time to exchange rush-hour traffic for beach bonfires and the city noise for the soothing ocean.
JOIN: Attend a program in person!
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