Aurora Public Library issued the following announcement on Oct. 15.
For October, we will be exploring fantasy/science fiction with the book "Gideon the Ninth" by Tamsyn Muir. Let us know what you think about the book as you read along in this online book club, and then join us for our live discussion on Friday, October 23 at 1 p.m. Available with your library card from our OverDrive Hoopla collections here - http://bit.ly/GideonTheNinth
If you can't make the live chat, share your thoughts on this book via our discussion questions on Facebook!
GIDEON THE NINTH: The Emperor needs necromancers. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines and no more time for undead nonsense.
Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service.
Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.
Of course, some things are better left dead.
- What did you love about this book?
- Who is your favorite minor character?
- Which of Gideon the Ninth's nine houses would you be assigned to?
Original source can be found here.
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