{"id":34945,"date":"2024-11-08T13:47:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T18:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&p=34945"},"modified":"2024-11-08T15:07:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T20:07:22","slug":"bobcat-reads-the-berry-pickers-by-amanda-peters","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/bobcat-reads-the-berry-pickers-by-amanda-peters\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobcat Reads: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Bobcat Reads<\/a> will be discussing The Berry Pickers<\/em> by Amanda Peters from October 11, 2024 through December 13, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this gripping debut novel, a four-year-old Mi\u2019kmaq girl named Ruthie disappears from the blueberry fields of Maine in 1962, leaving her family and community devastated. Her six-year-old brother, Joe, is haunted by the mystery for decades. Meanwhile, Norma, a girl from a wealthy Maine family, grows up troubled by strange visions that seem connected to a family secret. As she unravels the mystery behind her past, the novel weaves together themes of loss, trauma, and the enduring quest for truth. This captivating story explores the long-lasting effects of a tragedy that spans nearly fifty years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join our vibrant online Bobcat community to discuss and dissect our latest selection. With a two-month reading window for each book, you’ll have plenty of time to savor the story and join the conversation. Dive into your fall reading with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n