August Books & Banter Fiction Book Club: Sing Down the Moon by Robert Gwaltney
August 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Books & Banter is our general fiction book club, focusing on great new reads that matter! As always, our book clubs are free and open to all, and the book club pick is 10% off the regular price. You bring the conversation, we’ll provide the treats!
This month’s pick is Sing Down the Moon by Robert Gwaltney ($22.00 Book club price: $19.80 Paperback, 336 pp)
A haunting and lyrical Southern gothic novel steeped in folklore, family secrets, and magic. Sixteen-year-old Leontyne Skye dreams of escaping Good Hope, an isolated barrier island off the Georgia coast where generations of Skye women have paid a terrible price. After a tragic accident leaves her memories fractured and her future uncertain, Leontyne struggles to piece together the truth about her past, her family, and the mysterious fig tree at the heart of the island’s power.
As pressure mounts for her to continue a dangerous legacy tied to an addictive drug known as Redemption, Leontyne must decide whether to embrace her destiny or forge her own path. Rich with atmosphere and unforgettable characters, Ultimately, this is a captivating tale of identity, sacrifice, and the power of memory.