This group is about a good book and a good discussion. The Shrewsbury Readers will discuss Mother of Strangers by Suad Amiry at their October 3rd meeting.

"Based on the true story of two Jaffa teenagers, Mother of Strangers follows the daily lives of Subhi, a fifteen-year-old mechanic, and Shams, the thirteen-year-old student he hopes to marry one day. In this prosperous and cosmopolitan port city, with its bustling markets, cinemas, and cafés on the hills overlooking the Mediter­ranean Sea, we meet many other unforgettable charac­ters as well, including Khawaja Michael, the elegant and successful owner of orange groves above the harbor; Mr. Hassan, the tailor who makes Subhi’s treasured English suit, which he hopes will change his life; and the very mischievous and outrageous Uncle Habeeb, who insists on introducing Subhi to the local bordello" (www.penguinrandomhouse.com).

Copies of the book will be available at the first floor Circulation desk for group members to check out. New members are welcome; please contact Priya Rathnam at 508-841-8537 or prathnam@shrewsburyma.gov

Contact
508-841-8537
Priya Rathnam, prathnam@shrewsburyma.gov