This discussion series will use novels set in different time periods and regions in the United States as a starting point to discuss why certain books are memorable with readers by examining the merits (and shortfalls) of each novel. Each of these books highlights a central character. They are unified by the theme of how these characters cope with difficulties.

This discussion series will use novels set in different time periods and regions in the United States as a starting point to discuss why certain books are memorable with readers by examining the merits (and shortfalls) of each novel. Each of these books highlights a central character. They are unified by the theme of how these characters cope with difficulties.

This discussion series will use novels set in different time periods and regions in the United States as a starting point to discuss why certain books are memorable with readers by examining the merits (and shortfalls) of each novel. Each of these books highlights a central character. They are unified by the theme of how these characters cope with difficulties.

This discussion series will use novels set in different time periods and regions in the United States as a starting point to discuss why certain books are memorable with readers by examining the merits (and shortfalls) of each novel. Each of these books highlights a central character. They are unified by the theme of how these characters cope with difficulties.

This discussion series will use novels set in different time periods and regions in the United States as a starting point to discuss why certain books are memorable with readers by examining the merits (and shortfalls) of each novel. Each of these books highlights a central character. They are unified by the theme of how these characters cope with difficulties.