The book most in demand by book clubs this month seems to be Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky. This highly acclaimed novel set in Nazi occupied France during World War II seems to have captured everyone’s attention at the same time. Recently discovered and published after 64 years, Suite Francaise is a compelling picture of life in France under the occupation. Written with an eye for the details of everyday life, Nemirovsky managed to combine the historical events taking place around her into a novel that could actually be considered the first piece of fiction written about World War II. Suite Francaise is the first two parts of what was to be a five part novel. Unfortunately Irene Nemirovsky died tragically in Auschwitz in 1942 before her story could be finished. She has left behind this moving piece of work for all to read. You can read more about her life and works in the recently published book Irene Nemirovsky by Jonathan Weiss. If your group needs a discussion guide or would like to order copies of Suite Francaise for an upcoming discussion, you may use the book request form or contact me.