I started this book without the slightest clue of what i was dipping my toe into. The night circus is arguably one of the most popular and wellloved stories in the book community so truthfully, i was slightly intimidated to pick it up. Books similar to the night circus goodreads share book. Raced home and consumed all 387 pages within 48 hours. Its completely unexpected and totally original in a very astounding way. The night circus by erin morgenstern book club ideas. I started reading the night circus on 81517 and finished it on 82117.
The night circus is my debut novel which was first published in 2011. Danielle trussoni, author of angelology dark as soot and bright as sparks, the night circus still holds me willingly captive in a world of almost unbearable beauty. I feel offended when i read the nowhere emporium and saw how the author copy almost every idea off of this. Erin morgenstern writes with grace and flair and walks the fine line between the lyrical and the precious.
The two have been pitched against each other from a young age by their respective teachers, 2 magicians with very different schools of thought. If you like this book, you might like this one too. Kell is one of the last antarimagicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel londons. If youve read and enjoyed the night circus, here are a few other recommendations. If youre enjoying the night circus, check out these books. In the case of the night circus, this is definitely true. An audiobook version of the night circus is read by jim dale.
If the night circus by erin morgenstern has captivated you, here are some other books that we think youll find intriguing, with their themes of. Perhaps a better comp for the starless sea, this is an epic story about a research librarian trying to save his sister from a family curse. Oct 20, 2015 the night circus, by erin morgenstern. When i first read this book, i had a major literary hangover. Ranging from 502 to a whopping 1184 pages, these are hefty reads for hefty times.
The novel spent seven weeks on the new york times best seller list, reaching number two on the hardcover fiction list. Books to read if you like the night circus this story was. The night circus was a great book for sweet ts ladies to talk about. When i returned the book clubs to go bag to the library, the canvas bag had a little wine stain on it. The night circus is one of these rarities engrossing, beautifully written and utterly enchanting. Morgenstern is an artist as well as a writer, and her novel is lusciously visual. The night circus erin morgenstern, 2011 knopf doubleday 400 pp. The watchmaker of filigree street by natasha pulley. At that time the author is taking us from celias and marcos story to tell us about all of the other loves that have brought the troupe to the circus and helped to make it the magical place it is. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circuss iconic timepiece.
Use these book club discussion questions on the night circus to lead your reading group into the intricacies of morgensterns novel. Stories similar to the night circus unorthodox by zupasha. The finest of pleasures are always the unexpected ones. Within the blackandwhite striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. Erin morgenstern the night circus part 1 audiobook youtube.
Magic, love, betrayalit has everything i love in a good book, blended together with lyrical, beautiful prose. Sep, 2011 celia is clever, however, a born magician, and eventually a big hit at the circus of dreams, which operates, naturally, only at night and has a slightly sinister air about it. Bookreporter one of the best books i have ever read. The night circus by erin morgenstern reading guide. Books like the night circus from erin morgenstern reddit. The artwork alone on the front cover of the paperwork edition is mesmerizing in. I loved all the suggestions and im gonna check out the books. The night circus kindle edition by morgenstern, erin. Dec, 2019 we have a set book of the month, but you can pick or choose which books you join us for and even read a book of your own choice instead. In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of selfdiscovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and. After diving headfirst into the story, i can definitely understand the hype though i wouldnt say i love it as much as everyone else. The night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to romantics, history buff, circus aficionados, mystery fans, and lovers of a good story. The nice and accurate prophecies of agnes nutter, witch. Maybe every book club should add a different vintage of wine to give it book club authenticity and flavor.
We have a set book of the month, but you can pick or choose which books you join us for and even read a book of your own choice instead. This is an incomplete list of some of my favorite books to push upon people. Send me weekly book recommendations and inside scoop. Those who loved that book as much as i did will understand what happened next. Caraval by stephanie garber daughter of the burning city by amanda foody. It went on to spend a total of 7 weeks on the bestseller list of the new york times. Author of the night circus coming out with new book in 2019. If there is nothing like the night circus and there is not, there is really nothing like geek love. But what would you expect of a yarn one of whose chief settingthingsintoaction characters is known as the man in the grey suit. Not necessarily if you like my writing, you might try suggestions, but all books i love. Enter a book you like and the site will analyse our huge database of real readers favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next. The night circus by erin morgenstern 31 books you wont be able to stop thinking about currently reading the night circus.
Adoring fans of the night circus, erin morgensterns 2011 bestselling novel, came away captivated by the dreamlike world, eccentric characters, and fantasy romance that she created. The american library association awarded the book with the alex award. The book community is remarkably impatient myself included, and even though seven years is a reasonable amount of time to write a book, it seems like its been forever since i first entered the night circus with celia and marco. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is contains some. Goodreads members who liked the night circus also liked.
It won an alex award from the american library association in 2012. The night circus pulls you into a world as dark as it is dazzling, fullyrealized but still something out of a dream. Stories similar to the night circus books, stories, and novels like the night circus by erin morgenstern. It has a very ethereal feel to it themore the short answer is yes. The beautiful prose and darkly glamorous plot put me off reading anything. The debut novel of author erin morgenstern, the night circus, was released by the doubleday publishers in the year 2011. We love a good throwback, and these nostalgic books remind usand will remind youof our favorite movies and tv shows from childhood. Apr 25, 2018 if you like this book, you might like this one too. Books, stories, and novels like the night circus by erin morgenstern.
If you loved the night circus youll go apeshit for 6. Books like the night circus book of circus, night circus. Find books like the night circus from the worlds largest community of readers. But i promise you if youre a fan of fiction and youve got a bit of an imagination and a love for the circus, you will absolutely love this book. It is called le cirque des reves, and it is only open at night. Jul 03, 2012 the night circus is quietly, enchantingly perfect. The night circus is a rich, dreamy tale of theatrical enchantment and thwarted love. I cant read any other circus books without thinking of the night circus. Brunonia barry, author of the lace reader a few pages. Start typing the title or the author of a book you like, and click on the link underneath which matches best. Okay, so the night circus is an epic story and a fantasy story, whereas the city of brass is epic fantasy.
I especially loved that this was a romcom that wasnt all about 20 or 30somethings. This wonderful book was recommended to me at the end of last summer by my lovely niece laura. If youre looking for a free download links of the night circus pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. Erins playlist as she was writing tnc wallpaper probably with a poster in the night circus club i am not in charge of music. I practically threw the other books in my hands on the floor kidding, that would never happen. Sep 23, 2011 the circus, known both as the night circus and le cirque des reves, is the brainchild of a theatrical producer named m chandresh christophe lefevre, at the subtle bidding of mr. Filled with lyrical narrative and an imaginative plotline, the night circus whisps you away to the circus. Im pretty sure ive told every single book person in my life to read it. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Tea obreht, author of the tigers wife the night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to romantics, history buff, circus aficionados, mystery fans, and lovers of a good story. I know what youre thinking, 1010 surely thats a bit of an over statement.
Erin morgenstern, the night circus hold on to your hats, my friends, the night circus is coming to town and it has brought its magic along with it. The questions, discussion topics, and reading list that follow are intended to enhance your reading groups discussion of the night circus, the magical, beloved. Books like the night circus from erin morgenstern since i read the night circus i felt like it was the first story to completly surround me and take me to another dimension. It tells of a starcrossed, romeoandjulietesque romance. This is the story of the binewskis, a family of literal circus freaks and geeks, narrated by hunchback oly and moving backward and forward in time not unlike another book i love until the whole story becomes clear. If you choose to read just one novel this year, this is it. Erin morgenstern the circus arrives without warning.
Aug 15, 2017 top ten recommendations for circus book lovers. If several similar results are shown, click the highest one. From the new york times bestselling author of the night circus, a timeless love story set in a secret underground world a place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars, and ships that sail upon a starless sea. Nov 08, 2018 it was a magnificent book, and there was always a mild disappointment that there wasnt a second.
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