![]() ![]() ![]() (And you know how I like literary prizes!) Amaryllis in Blueberry is her first “grown up” novel, although I think this is a “crossover” book, one that would appeal to the “young adult” market as well as to the “adult” market. You may not know Meldrum’s work because her first novel, Madapple, was pegged for the YA (young adult) market, where it received immediate and widespread critical and commercial success, landing as a finalist on more than one prize shortlist. ![]() In fact, the publisher, Simon & Schuster, realizing the appeal Amaryllis in Blueberry would have for book clubs, produced a paperback in order to make it more affordable, and completely skipped the hardcover stage. This intriguing novel is the ideal choice for a book club it’s a compelling read, the writing is beautiful, and there is a lot to discuss. Should your book club read Amaryllis in Blueberry by Christina Meldrum? A resounding “yes!” is the answer. ![]()
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