Lovely, Dark, Deep - Joyce Carol Oates

Our Next Book Discussion @ Thomas Branigan Library will be held:
     Thursday, July 14th
                – “Lovely, Dark, Deep” by Joyce Carol Oates

"I don't think I'm morbid by nature. Serious writers have always written about serious subjects. Lighthearted material doesn't appeal to me, and I don't read it. I think I'm a realist, with a realistic sensibility of history and the tragedy of history." -  Joyce Carol Oates

"Any kind of creative activity is likely to be stressful. The more anxiety, the more you feel that you are headed in the right direction. Easiness, relaxation, comfort - these are not conditions that usually accompany serious work." -  Joyce Carol Oates
 
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Here is a link for some discussion questions we may utilize as part of our discussion: The Big Read Discussion Questions