'Reading through the Decades' Challenge: Dive into the '80s with These Must-Read Books
2023-09-22 18:44:16 by Susie Kirk
This month, we're taking a leap back in time to the rad 1980s, a decade known for its neon fashion, iconic music, and cultural shifts. Prepare to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of this transformative decade by picking up a book that captures its essence. As an added bonus, each completed book allows you to enter a prize drawing for a chance to win a Book Lovers Gift Bag, brimming with goodies to enhance your reading experience. After you read, listen, or watch your title that was set or published from 1980-1989, submit your entry in person at either library or here.
Kindred by Octavia Butler: Brace yourself for a mind-bending journey through time and history. Octavia Butler's groundbreaking novel follows Dana, a modern African American woman who finds herself inexplicably transported to the antebellum South. This gripping tale explores themes of slavery, identity, and the enduring impact of the past on the present.
Hold You Down by Tracy Brown: Step into the gritty world of New York City in the 1980s with Tracy Brown's compelling novel. Follow the lives of four friends as they navigate the challenges of urban life, friendship, and the pursuit of their dreams. Brown's storytelling paints a vivid picture of a turbulent decade filled with both struggles and triumphs.
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai: Travel to the vibrant art scene of 1980s Chicago in this poignant novel. Rebecca Makkai weaves together the stories of a group of friends, grappling with the AIDS epidemic and its profound impact on their lives. This beautifully written narrative explores friendship, love, and the resilience of the human spirit.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt: Immerse yourself in the dark and mysterious world of an elite group of classics students at an exclusive Vermont college in the 1980s. Donna Tartt's mesmerizing novel explores themes of obsession, morality, and the consequences of pushing intellectual boundaries to the extreme.
Choose any of these captivating books and let the magic of the 1980s transport you to a different time and place. Happy reading!