Senior Planet Book Club: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

The votes have been counted and we are pleased to announce that our next online Book Club offering is….

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

For week one of our book club, please read chapters 1 – 2 by Tuesday, June 13th.

Then, head to the comments below to share your thoughts about the book!

We’ll meet over Zoom to discuss the full book the week of June 26th. More details to come!

Here is how you can obtain a copy of The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro:

Borrow Online

Most libraries in the U.S. allow patrons to borrow e-books or audiobooks through online systems or applications you can download to your smartphone. OverDrive and Hoopla are two of the most popular services.  The Remains of the Day is currently available on OverDrive HERE. If you are in New York State, you can apply for a library card online HERE.

Order a Hard Copy

Contact your local bookstore to see if they are shipping books! We highly encourage you to support the independently owned bookstores in your area.

Or

Visit BookShop.org, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support independent bookstores and give back to the book community.

Or

Order on Amazon for $13.99

Read on Your Smartphone, E-Reader or Tablet

Purchase on Kindle: $12.99

Don’t have a Kindle? You can download the Kindle app for free on your smartphone or tablet!

Or

Purchase on Nook: $12.99

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:

1. Obtain a copy of the current book.
2. Read the book club article (updated every Tuesday) to find out the assigned chapters for each week.
3. After reading a section of the book, share your thoughts in the comments section of this article below.
4. Finally, at the end of the month, join us on Zoom for our group discussion with fellow readers. (June’s Zoom session will take place the week of June 26th. More details to come)

What do you think about the book selection? Comment below to share your thoughts!