The Middle School Book Club
Join the Middle School Book Club! Each week, Tim and a few of his middle school students discuss their thoughts and reactions to a popular young adult novel. The novel discussions are broken up into several episodes, so you're encouraged to read along. You can read part of the book, listen to the discussion about that part, read the next part, listen to that discussion, and so on!
Want to tell us your own thoughts or reactions as you read and listen along? Send an email to themiddleschoolbookclub1@gmail.com.
The Middle School Book Club
Latest Episodes
'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' -- Part Two Discussion
Vivi, Savannah, Hazel, and Tim discuss pgs. 100-200 of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. What's the deal with Howie? And Stanley? And Max? Is Pip crossing a line in her attempts to uncover the truth? Listen to all of these topics and...
'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' -- Part One Discussion
Savannah, Hazel, and Tim are joined by new book club member Vivi! They are also joined by Tim's 8-month old daughter Dani (who honestly does not have a ton of insightful comments on the book, but she does like to babble occasionally). The group...
'The Eyes and the Impossible' Ch. 27- End of Book
Tim, Savannah, and Hazel discuss the final third of the book 'The Eyes and the Impossible' by Dave Eggers. What were its most surprising moments? How did Johannes change throughout the book? What does that last sentence mean? If you've read the...
'The Eyes and the Impossible' Ch. 16-26
Savannah, Hazel, and Tim discuss Chapters 16-26 of 'The Eyes and the Impossible' by Dave Eggers. Listen to them discuss the destruction of Johannes's home, his new friendship with Helene, Bertrand's possible jealousy, and the various ways Johan...