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New. When asked if he'd like to write a guide for book group readers, editor Gary Schmidt thought, 'nope, ' but the question niggled its way toward a more interesting proposition: why not gather some friends to read and talk about contemporary novels. Ironically, the result is The Emmaus Readers, a guide for book group readers that introduces twelve novels from some of the best contemporary fiction writers working today. It's a good list and a great place to turn when you're looking for a meaty spiritual (though never overtly religious) read. Among others, the group read Ron Hansen, Ian McEwan, David Guterson, Frederick Buechner, Olga Grushin, and Leif Enger. They covered a range of genres-historical fiction, science fiction, realism, mystery, thriller, the saint's life, graphic novel, contemporary western, and fantasy-from a variety of religious perspectives (Anglican, Catholic, Jewish, Presbyterian, and agnosticism). Each selection includes a synopsis, biographical information about the author, overview of themes for discussion and discovery, detailed discussion questions, and recommendations for like-mattered novels. The book's title is animated by the disciples on the road to Emmaus who listened, and in doing so, were given the spiritual insight that comes from paying close attention.
