Senior Planet Book Club: The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
Welcome to the first week discussing…..
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
This week, please read chapters 1 – 6. We encourage you to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Join us for a Zoom discussion of the full book on Thursday, February 26 at 4:30 PM ET.
Here’s how you can obtain a copy of The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong:
Borrow Online
Many libraries across the U.S. offer e-books and audiobooks through various online platforms. You can easily access these services via apps on your smartphone. Two of the most popular options are OverDrive and Hoopla. Currently, The Emperor of Gladness is available on OverDrive HERE. If you reside in New York State, you can apply for a library card online HERE.
Order a Hard Copy
Check with your local bookstore to see if they are offering shipping! We highly encourage supporting independently owned bookstores in your area.
Alternatively, you can visit BookShop.org, an online platform dedicated to supporting independent bookstores and giving back to the book community.
For those who prefer online shopping, you can order on Amazon for $23.54.
Read on Your Smartphone, E-Reader, or Tablet
You can also purchase on Kindle for $14.99. If you don’t have a Kindle, you can download the Kindle app for free on your smartphone or tablet!
Alternatively, you can purchase on Nook for $14.99. If you don’t have a Nook, you can download the Nook app for free on your smartphone or tablet!
Having any issues getting the book? Call (888) 713-3495 for assistance!
Are you new to the book club? Joining is easy! Follow these simple steps:
- Obtain a copy of the current book.
- Read the book club article (updated every Tuesday) to find out the assigned chapters for each week.
- After reading a section of the book, share your thoughts in the comments section of the book club article.
- Finally, at the end of the month, join us on Zoom for our group discussion with fellow readers. (The February Zoom session will take place on Thursday, February 26 at 4:30 PM ET. Click here for more details)
Comment below to share your thoughts about this week’s assignment.
Welcome to the first week discussing…..
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
This week, please read chapters 1 – 6. We encourage you to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Join us for a Zoom discussion of the full book on Thursday, February 26 at 4:30 PM ET.
Here’s how you can obtain a copy of The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong:
Borrow Online
Many libraries across the U.S. offer e-books and audiobooks through various online platforms. You can easily access these services via apps on your smartphone. Two of the most popular options are OverDrive and Hoopla. Currently, The Emperor of Gladness is available on OverDrive HERE. If you reside in New York State, you can apply for a library card online HERE.
Order a Hard Copy
Check with your local bookstore to see if they are offering shipping! We highly encourage supporting independently owned bookstores in your area.
Alternatively, you can visit BookShop.org, an online platform dedicated to supporting independent bookstores and giving back to the book community.
For those who prefer online shopping, you can order on Amazon for $23.54.
Read on Your Smartphone, E-Reader, or Tablet
You can also purchase on Kindle for $14.99. If you don’t have a Kindle, you can download the Kindle app for free on your smartphone or tablet!
Alternatively, you can purchase on Nook for $14.99. If you don’t have a Nook, you can download the Nook app for free on your smartphone or tablet!
Having any issues getting the book? Call (888) 713-3495 for assistance!
Are you new to the book club? Joining is easy! Follow these simple steps:
- Obtain a copy of the current book.
- Read the book club article (updated every Tuesday) to find out the assigned chapters for each week.
- After reading a section of the book, share your thoughts in the comments section of the book club article.
- Finally, at the end of the month, join us on Zoom for our group discussion with fellow readers. (The February Zoom session will take place on Thursday, February 26 at 4:30 PM ET. Click here for more details)
Comment below to share your thoughts about this week’s assignment.
