Circe: Quill Quotes Book Club

Welcome to the twelfth edition of Quill Quotes Book Club! We can’t believe we’ve been running this book club for a year. Thank you all for reading with us! We have had a great selection of books so far and we will keep going as long as people are interested.

Circe by Madeline Miller is our book of the month. Mythology won the genre and Circe tied with Norse Mythology so Kevin and I broke the tie. Keep reading for all the details on the book, where to get it, and our reading schedule. This page will be updated with links to each discussion so keep it handy as a reference. We can’t wait for our first discussion on Saturday, April 17th, 2021!

Circe: Summary

In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child – not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power – the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.

Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.

But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.

Where to get the book?

Whether you prefer digital or physical books, we’ve listed several options below.

Amazon

If you have a Kindle or like audiobooks, Amazon is probably already your go-to for book purchases. They offer a variety of purchase options.

OverDrive / Libby

Check your local library, they often allow digital rentals through OverDrive and the Libby app! You’ll just need your library card to log in.

Local Bookstore

Amazon is still a good option to get the paperback or hardcover, but sometimes delivery can be a pain. If physical books are your thing, please try to support your local bookstore or library!

Reading Schedule

We’ve decided to split the book in half and hold two discussions. Discussions take place right here on the blog! Feel free to read at your own pace, but please avoid posting spoilers if you read ahead. Also, if you’re behind schedule and concerned about spoilers, you may want to wait until you’re caught up to join the discussion.

Discussion 1: Chapters 1-12, Saturday, April 17th, 2021

We’ll post our thoughts and some questions on this section on the morning of April 17th to kick-off discussion! Can’t wait!

• Discussion #1

Final Discussion: Full Book: Saturday, May 1st, 2021

We’ll complete the book and begin the final discussion on May 1st!

• Final Discussion

We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Circe! Let’s get reading!