MB Book Club Discussion: “Chasing the Sun” by Natalia Sylvester

When we first announced the MB Book Club in January, the air was frosty. Our breath showed with every exhalation. We read our books wrapped up in fuzzy socks and blankets, a cup of hot cocoa nearby. Since then we’ve read and discussed “Dead Don’t Lie” by L. R. Nicolello and “The Walls Around Us” by Nova Ren Suma. The seasons have changed. Now it’s August, time for our third discussion. We’re reading our books on the deck or by the pool or near the sea, with sunscreen and a tropical beverage by our sides (hopefully with a colorful paper umbrella on top).

I think it’s perfect that the book we’ll be talking about tonight is called “Chasing the Sun.” Fall will be here soon. My deepest wish is to appreciate these bright days as much as I can before winter returns.

July 23, 2015July 23, 2015

Announcing the MB Book Club Giveaway Winner!

Thanks to all those who entered this month’s MB Book Club giveaway! I was the kid who would read way too far ahead in English class, so I kind of already started reading Chasing the Sun by Natalia Sylvester. Whoops!

In my defense, after our interview from last week, I couldn’t help myself. Definitely swing by and read it if you haven’t. Natalia is such a kind soul. I absolutely loved chatting with her.

Okay, fellow book lovers, if you’re new to our online book club or need a refresher, here’s how it works.

July 16, 2015July 20, 2015

MB Book Club: Interview with Natalia Sylvester + Giveaway

Our next MB book club title will be Chasing the Sun by Natalia Sylvester. Natalia was born in Lima, Peru and came to the US at age four. Chasing the Sun is her debut novel. She is a freelance writer and owns a small business called Inky Clean. She also regularly contributes to BookRiot and is a faculty member at the low-res Mile High MFA program at Regis University in Denver, CO. Last March, I saw her speak in Austin at The Writing Barn. She was eloquent, thoughtful, and kind, which I think you’ll discover as you read through our interview. Everyone, please welcome Natalia Sylvester to Model Behaviors!

Enter the giveaway to win a copy of Chasing the Sun below.

MB: When I first heard the brief synopsis of Chasing the Sun, I was told it was about a political kidnapping in Peru where a married woman with two young children is taken. Her husband has to figure out how to get her back. That’s about all I knew, so in my mind, I was imagining all sorts of violent, action-movie-type scenarios. I have a feeling that is way off. How do you like to describe your book? Read More “MB Book Club: Interview with Natalia Sylvester + Giveaway” >

May 19, 2015May 18, 2015

MB Book Club Discussion: “The Walls Around Us” by Nova Ren Suma

Can you believe it’s already time for our second MB Book Club discussion? I hope you’ve all done your homework and read “The Walls Around Us” by Nova Ren Suma!

Below is a refresher on the logistics of the discussion and then some lead questions to get us going.

April 16, 2015April 16, 2015

Announcing the MB Book Club Giveaway Winner!

A big thank-you to everyone who entered the giveaway! We’re so excited to read The Walls around Us by Nova Ren Suma, and we hope after reading her interview and learning a bit more about the book, you are too! Here’s how the book club will work.