Book Clubs

Attention Book Club Hosts

Both of Rita Dragonette’s novels—her newest Last Sunset in San Miguel, and her debut The Fourteenth of September––were written to be talked about and make great book club picks. Be sure to check out the Reader’s Guides below for questions to spark ideas for lively book club discussions.

In addition, as a salonnière for over ten years, Rita adores gathering in person with avid readers to talk about books that stir them –or don’t—the why as intriguing as the why not. She looks forward to discussing your book club questions about either or both of her books as well as the interesting background about why she felt compelled to write these that feature the experiences of the same generation at pivotal time periods in history.

If you’re interested in an appearance at your club to discuss either or both of her books, please submit your request and Rita will get back to you promptly about joining your discussion either in person (if you’re in the Chicagoland area) or virtually.

Rita is proud to partner with Adventures by the Book where book clubs can secure a visit by visiting their website. 

Last Sunset In San Miguel

With empathy, wit and an echo to the lost generation of Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, Dragonette’s Last Sunset in San Miguel explores the universal need to make the most of our dreams, while and if we possibly can.
Full of delicious plot twists about bonds and betrayals, romance and finance, and how no new beginning can ever be completely new.
Kathleen Rooney
Author of Man Overboard!
With bracing insight and sensitivity, this novel explores the thorny question of whether it’s ever too late to start over.
Christine Sneed
Author of Paris, He Said and The Virginity of Famous Men

The Fourteenth of September

This debut novelist breathes fire onto the pages with The Fourteenth of September, spurring a rich dialogue on topics such as war/antiwar, mother/daughter, Coming of Age, Coming of Conscience, generation gap, betrayal, girlfriends, first love, college life, history, boomers, and more.

Rita Dragonette has written a strong-hearted and authentic novel about a naive young girl and her struggle to reconcile the dissonance between the world she sees and the world she was raised to believe in. Judy is truly a quiet hero; you won’t forget her.
Jacquelyn Mitchard
Author of The Deep End of the Ocean
I recommend this for those that enjoy character-driven stories. This novel is extremely provocative, and I think it’s something that should be savored and not hurried through.”
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