Bobcat Reads: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Bobcat Reads will be discussing The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters from October 11, 2024 through December 13, 2024.
In this gripping debut novel, a four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl named Ruthie disappears from the blueberry fields of Maine in 1962, leaving her family and community devastated. Her six-year-old brother, Joe, is haunted by the mystery for decades. Meanwhile, Norma, a girl from a wealthy Maine family, grows up troubled by strange visions that seem connected to a family secret. As she unravels the mystery behind her past, the novel weaves together themes of loss, trauma, and the enduring quest for truth. This captivating story explores the long-lasting effects of a tragedy that spans nearly fifty years.
Join our vibrant online Bobcat community to discuss and dissect our latest selection. With a two-month reading window for each book, you’ll have plenty of time to savor the story and join the conversation. Dive into your fall reading with us!
- Bobcat Reads is for everyone. If you would like to participate but find the cost of the book prohibitive, please email us at alumni@bates.edu.
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- Deepen your knowledge and explore new topics with fellow Bobcats
Did you know?
- We are wrapping up our third year of the Bobcat Reads alumni book club!
- More than 300 alumni have already signed up to participate in the Bobcat Reads alumni book club!
- Alumni participants span 41 different majors.
- Alumni of all ages—Class Years 1948-2023—have signed up.