Adult Book Club/Discussion "Howl's Moving Castle"

Mon, May 24 2021
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Virtual

book club book discussion Virtual Programming


Join the Diana Wynne Jones Adult Book Discussion group as we read "Howl's Moving Castle":

Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.

In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl's castle?

The Zoom link will be sent to registrants 30 - 60 minutes before the discussion.

Add to My Calendar 05/24/2021 04:00 pm 05/24/2021 05:00 pm America/New_York Adult Book Club/Discussion "Howl's Moving Castle" <p><strong>Join the Diana Wynne Jones Adult Book Discussion group as we read "Howl's Moving Castle":</strong></p> <p>Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.</p> <p>In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl's castle?</p> <p><strong>The Zoom link will be sent to registrants 30 - 60 minutes before the discussion.</strong></p> Brooklyn Public Library - Virtual MM/DD/YYYY 60