October Book Choice 2019

The History of Bees by Maja Lude was our October read.
This complex tale woven through time gave us lots to discuss. Alayna hosted at her lovely cottage and she raises bees so it was an extra sweet meeting!

here is a expert from the Publisher Weekly 2017 review


In her first adult novel, Norwegian children’s author Lunde posits an apocalyptic future, weaving together stories on three continents in three different time periods that revolve around honeybees.

As the author adroitly switches back and forth among the intense stories, she explores the link between parents and children, and the delicate balance of expressing parental expectations versus allowing grown children to follow their own passions.

There is also the strong theme about the potentially bleak outcome for a world that ignores the warning signs of environmental catastrophe and allows honeybees to disappear. Lunde’s novel provides both a multifaceted story and a convincing and timely wake-up call.