BSO Book Club - Year of Wonders

When an infected bolt of cloth carries plague from London to an isolated village, a housemaid named Anna Frith emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer. Through Anna's eyes we follow the story of the fateful year of 1666, as she and her fellow villagers confront the spread of disease and superstition. As death reaches into every household and villagers turn from prayers to murderous witch-hunting, Anna must find the strength to confront the disintegration of her community and the lure of illicit love. As she struggles to survive and grow, a year of catastrophe becomes instead annus mirabilis, a "year of wonders." Inspired by the true story of Eyam, a village in the rugged hill country of England, Year of Wonders is a richly detailed evocation of a singular moment in history. Village Books has partnered with our friends at the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra to offer reading recommendations that tie into the theme, the music, or the composers or each Symphony concert this season. Mention the book group and receive 15% off the recommended reads at Village Books. Use code TAKE15 to save when ordering concert tickets online. What goes better with books than a glass of wine? Seifert & Jones are back for another season with wine pairings for the BSO Book Club. Check out last season's pairing here!