Review of books fans of the bestselling snow flower and the secret fan will find much to admire in the tea girl of hummingbird lane, as both books closely illuminate stories of womens struggles and solidarity in minorityethnic and rural. Kindle book club discussion, the tea girl of hummingbird lane, reading in progress. In case you missed it, the off the shelf book club hosted a fantastic facebook live book club meeting with a special guest, the author of our book club pick. Lisa sees new novel draws readers along a fantastic tea. Ive done this a couple of times already and it feels like each of us is buoyed by the companionship, seeing friendly faces, and talking about books even though we cant be in the same room together.
Mija and youngsook, two girls living on the korean island of jeju, are best friends that come from very different backgrounds. See is oneeighth chinese, and most of her books feature chinese history and traditions. The tea girl of hummingbird lane opens in the late 1980s in a remote place in asia, the spring well village, home of the minority hill people of the akha tribe. Simple yet elegant food that is easy to eat while discussing the book is all part of the ambiance. Lisa sees new novel draws readers along a fantastic teainfused trail. Have loved lisa since i first met her at a literary conference when she wrote on gold mountain. We received 4 packets of different puerh teas as well as a helpful tasting guide. Ive been hearing all kinds of wonderful ideas from readers, which tells me that i was right to end the novel as i did. For the time being, while book clubs cant meet in person, im happy to join your book club on zoomwith each of us in our own homes.
The tea girl of hummingbird lane is a novel by contemporary american writer lisa see. So keep reading to get the most out of your next book club discussion. This reading group guide for the island of sea women includes discussion questions and ideas for enhancing your book club. The connection between liyan and haley, although arguably the emotional center of the novel, exists despite the absence. In case you missed it, the off the shelf book club hosted a fantastic. It brings promise, as does the authors wellknown name, lisa see. The best part is that i go to every place that i write about.
Book club questions for the tea girl of hummingbird lane. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the tea girl of hummingbird lane. Lisa is happy to join your book clubs via skype, and. The story begins with youngsook as an old woman, gathering algae on the beach. Mar 14, 2017 in her most recent book, the tea girl of hummingbird lane, lisa see weaves worlds apart from east and west in a story about a family torn apart and shaped by globalization in china. We hope that this guide will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book. Heres a video of author lisa see talking about her latest book the tea girl of hummingbird lane. Apr 19, 2018 the tea girl of hummingbird lane is author lisa sees critically acclaimed novel exploring the bonds between a chinese woman and the daughter she gives up for adoption in america.
Join hollys book club live on tuesday, may 5th at 8pm edt for a conversation of the tea girl of hummingbird lane by lisa see. The tea girl of hummingbird lane news of the world. It is home to the primitive akha people this lisa see fan has awaited this book for three, long years. An evocative novel about family, identity, love, and distance, the tea girl of hummingbird lane will be sure to generate some great book club conversation. The tea girl of hummingbird lane by lisa see call your daughter home by deb spera look at you now by liz pryor. My thoughts on the book, the tea girl of hummingbird lane, written by author, lisa see.
Lisa see goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. The tea girl of hummingbird lane by lisa see reading guide. February fiction, mysterious scones, tea tasting and more. Life there revolves around tradition and tea farming, until a stranger arrives, bringing a glimpse into the modern world and a proposal that will transform all of their lives. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Our book club was essentially founded on snow flower and the secret fan.
The tea girl of hummingbird lane is author lisa sees critically acclaimed novel exploring the bonds between a chinese woman and the daughter she gives up for adoption in america. Join the discussion by leaving a comment or question below. The tea girl of hummingbird lane book club discussion questions. For the tea girl of hummingbird lane, that meant a trip to the tea mountains of yunnan. Tune in as the off the shelf book club chats about lisa sees bestselling novel the tea girl of hummingbird lane. Heres why our book club loved the tea girl of hummingbird. First published in 2017, the tea girl of hummingbird lane centers around the story of a young girl named liyan, who lives with her family in remote tea mountains of china. The tea girl of hummingbird lane is both unique and a universal story of motherhood. The tea girl of hummingbird lane by lisa see big brain book group. I love to read and have loved reading my whole life. So, there was a great ripple of excitement when news broke about a new. When she has a baby out of wedlock, she rejects the tradition that would compel her to give the. May 06, 2019 usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful themes or relevant issues.
Book club questions for the tea girl of hummingbird lane introduction in this stirring comingofage novel, a young chinese woman finds purpose, passion, and the key to a new life in the teagrowing traditions of her ancestors. Snow flower and the secret fan and peony in love focus on the lives of chinese women in the 19th and 17th centuries respectively. Youll find bookinspired menu ideas from authors on facebook. The tea girl of hummingbird lane discussion questions. Mar 21, 2017 from that moment on, anytime a new lisa see book was released, we cleared the book clubs schedule to read it.
The baby is then adopted by anmore the new novel is about an akha ethnicminority girl in yunnan, china, who gives birth to a daughter and abandons her. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to. Lisa sees historical fiction novel the tea girl of hummingbird lane is a family. Jun 16, 2018 lisa sees historical fiction novel the tea girl of hummingbird lane is a family saga that begins in a remote mountain village in china in the late 1980s. I struggled to get into this book, and even put it down to read something else. Liyan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea. The tea girl of hummingbird lane begins with the akha aphorism, no coincidence, no story. Perfect for book club 06102018 by emma this beautifully packaged tea tasting kit was perfect for our book club discussion of lisa sees tea girl of hummingbird lane. The official web site of the players club book club. Lisa see the new novel is about an akha ethnicminority girl in yunnan, china, who gives birth to a daughter and abandons her.
Goodreads summary liyan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea. From that moment on, anytime a new lisa see book was released, we cleared the book club s schedule to read it. It is home to the primitive akha people this lisa see fan has awaited this book. Also, click the image for a recipe for jeonbokjuk abalone porridge discussion guide for the tea girl of hummingbird lane. I do agree there was a lot going on but i felt the storytelling seemed to improve or pick up the pace midway through the book. The characters and their world come alive, and the characters and its world still live on.
The tea girl of hummingbird lane kindle edition by. But this opening line of lisa sees new novel, the tea girl of hummingbird lane, is also a provocative challenge to the reader. Read more about a rip in the veil, an awardwinning historical fiction book by anna belfrage. The tea girl of hummingbird lane players club book club. If it would be helpful, heres a list of books ive read that i can confidently recommend for my book club or yours most suggestions are made with women in mind. Slowly, liyan begins to reject the customs that shaped her early life. The tea girl of hummingbird lane quotes by lisa see. The tea girl of hummingbird lane by lisa see book club. Im glad i came back to it, the story definitely picked up. The book of songs is the oldest extant collection of chinese poetry, written between the 7th and 11th centuries b. Would this be a good book for a book club discussion.
The tea girl of hummingbird lane by lisa see 60,248 ratings, 4. These questions can help to guide your students through a class discussion on the plot, character, and themes of lisa sees 2017 novel the tea girl of hummingbird lane. The tea girl of hummingbird lane sounds like just another pretty name, when you first spot it. The book starts off in 1988 with first brothers recounting his dream and ama saying no. Snow flower and the secret fan inside snow flower and the secret fan. Lisa sees historical fiction novel the tea girl of hummingbird lane is a family saga that begins in a remote mountain village in china in the late 1980s. The book starts off in 1988 with first brothers recounting his dream and ama saying no coincidence, no story. The tea girl of hummingbird lane lisa see, 2017 scribner 384 pp. Discussion questions book club recommendationsdiscussion. Of course, were all incredibly anxious to get to the tea girl of hummingbird lane, and now that the book will be released widely, it will be our next months choice, with certainty.
Tea girl of humming bird lane by lisa see off the shelf. The tea girl of hummingbird lane ebook by lisa see official. The tea girl of hummingbird lane begins in the latter part of the 20th century in a remote village situated high in the mountains of china. Welcome to the world of lisa sees the tea girl of hummingbird lane. The three most significant motherdaughter relationships in the novel are those between ama and liyan, constance and haley, and liyan and haley. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A book club tea and snack tasting guide describing the origin and background of each tisane and snacks included in the kit. The tea girl of hummingbird lane kindle edition book.
The tea girl of hummingbird lane follows the life of liyan, a member of the akha hill tribe whose way of life is still tied to the land. The baby is then adopted by an american family in pasadena. The tea girl of hummingbird lane lisa sees official website. We chatted with lisa see about the the tea girl of hummingbird lane and all things puer tea. Jul 3, 2017 looking for book club book ideas for this year. Sanpa and li yans relationship ends tragically and causes them both great pain.
Learn more about the research for the tea girl of hummingbird lane here. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Author sees books are usually good so i was excited to read the tea girl of hummingbird lane, her latest book 6th, for our monthly read. Make your book club meeting as yummy as it is thoughtprovoking. Readers questions about the tea girl of hummingbird lane. Sadly over the last few years i havent read as much as i used to because honestly, tv and the online world have taken up too much space in my life. I spend time in archives and museums, i look on the internet, i hang out in research libraries, and i talk to people. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. To learn how to have your own teatasting book club, click here. The last book club read that we did of sees work was china dolls, which was good. Book club questions for the tea girl of hummingbird lane lisa see. In her most recent book, the tea girl of hummingbird lane, lisa see weaves worlds apart from east and west in a story about a family torn apart and shaped by globalization in china. In their remote chinese mountain village, liyan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea. Lisa see and linda louie have selected authentic premium quality puerh teas that relate to the book.
View photos, learn about the process of making tea, and much more. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. When reading the opening pages, the villagers lives are so primitive that its hard to believe this was just 30 years ago. Hf virtual book tours presents anna belfrages graham saga series book blast, november historical fiction virtual book tours a rip in the veil is anna belfrages introductory novel for her series of eight novels of the graham saga. The tea girl of hummingbird lane the hungry bookworm. With the tea girl of hummingbird lane, lisa see preserves her place as a master of historical fiction. When we met for our discussion at a chinese restaurant, one of our members was. Book club decoration ideas from around the world lisa. Serve the group a simple and delicious meal, let the wine flowand theyll want to have every meeting at your house. Every good book contains a world far deeper than the surface of its pages. Book club topics and suggestions for discussion for the island of the sea women. I just feel maybe shes setting us up for a sequel like dreams of joy. Tea tasting kits lisa see book club and individuals.
Two tasting kits were thoughtfully prepared to bring new insights and depth of experience to the readers of the tea girl of hummingbird lane. One grand prize winner will receive a set of tea and books for their book club. I brewed each tea one at a time, according to the instructions. Learn about china, its people and geography and more. With vivid and precise details about tea and life in rural china, liyans gripping journey. More conversation starters on the tea girl of hummingbird lane by lisa see. Sanpa and liyans relationship ends tragically and causes them both great pain. Step inside the tea girl of hummingbird lane lisa see. To learn more about tea, see videos about the akha and look at lisas photos from her trip to yunnan, click here. In their remote mountain village, liyan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea.
This reading group guide for the tea girl of hummingbird lane includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. Oct 09, 2017 the tea girl of hummingbird lane offers all this and morethe chance to reexamine your own ritual cup of comfort in a new light. Brewing instructions for each tisane the tea and snack tasting kit for the island of sea women is designed for book club members to enjoy three types of traditional korean herbal teas together with a taste of two kinds of. There is something wonderful about a book that not only makes you enjoy the story, but that you walk away from having learned something new. The tea girl of hummingbird lane book club discussion. If your book club loves emotional stories doesnt mind crying in front. Aug 21, 2017 ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Some in my book club reported skimming those parts, but i found them utterly fascinating. Growing up picking tea leaves each season with her family and living without electricity or running water in a hut made on bamboo stilts, liyans life is a far cry from the modern world of the late 1980s. A new novel from lisa see, the new york times bestselling author of the tea girl of hummingbird lane, about female friendship and family secrets on a small korean island. For the akha people, life goes on as it has for generations until a stranger appears at the village gate. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike.