Discover the start of the discussion here . Duration: 3 weeks, 21/03-11/04/23 Win 1 of 20 reading copies ✨ In dieser Leserunde wird der Roman in der Originalsprache Englisch gelesen und die Diskussionsrunde im Book Circle findet in englischer Sprache statt. An epic, emotional, breathtaking story of love and loss set amid the Syrian revolution. Burning with the fires of hope and possibility, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow will sweep you up and never let you go. For this reading group we’re giving away 20 free reading copies of the novel, in cooperation with Bloomsbury Academic. How to participate You’d like to read along and discuss the novel with other readers? Fill in this form and enter your postal address to apply for the reading group and to win one of the 20 free copies. By confirming the completed form you’re automatically in the run for a space in the reading group. The reading group 📖 The number of participants is limited to 20 people. Participants will be selected at random. After the application deadline, the winners will be announced in a comment in this thread and will receive an email with further information. All confirmed participants will receive a free copy of As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow . We’ll read and discuss the novel together. The exchange will take place in writing, in this forum discussion thread. After completing the book, all participants will write their personal review of the book here in the community. Conditions of participation Residence and valid postal address in Switzerland. Time to read the book during the specified period and to actively participate in the discussion, in English. Writing a personal review of the book at the end of the reading group on bookcircle.ch. Agreement that the feedback from readers and the reading group will be shared with the publisher and may be used by the publisher for advertising purposes. More about the book As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow Salama Kassab was a pharmacy student when the cries for freedom broke out in Syria. She still had her parents and her big brother; she still had her home. She was even supposed to be meeting a boy to talk about marriage. Now Salama volunteers at a hospital in Homs, helping the wounded who flood through the doors. She knows that she should be thinking about leaving, but who will help the people of her beloved country if she doesn’t? With her heart so conflicted, her mind has conjured a vision to spur her to action. His name is Khawf, and he haunts her nights with hallucinations of everything she has lost. But even with Khawf pressing her to leave, when she crosses paths with Kenan, the boy she was supposed to meet on that fateful day, she starts to doubt her resolve in leaving home at all. Soon, Salama must learn to see the events around her for what they truly are-not a war, but a revolution-and decide how she, too, will cry for Syria’s freedom. 448 pages Published 15 September 2022 Recommended for ages 13+ About the author Zoulfa Katouh is a Syrian Canadian based in Switzerland. She is currently pursuing her master’s in Drug Sciences and finds Studio Ghibli inspiration in the mountains, lakes and stars surrounding her. As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow is her debut novel.

CommunityAdmin well, what a pleasant surprise to see this reading group offer. I’m so into it and would love to participate and discuss this novel with other readers. 🥰 thanks for this new reading group offer!

A reading session in English, great 😃I would be happy to take part.

Wow the book sounds very interesting, and I will have some extra time for reading around Easter, therefore I hope I will get to participate. Good luck to everyone!

Finally an English book!! How wonderful!!

CommunityAdmin , wow, this would be a big challenge for me to refresh my English skills. The last book I’ve read in English, was the first part of “Harry Potter”, “The philosopher’s stone”. Quite a while since…

CommunityAdmin As an absolute fan of literature in English (reading the books of the Booker Prize longlist every year) I would be delighted to participate in this group and share my thoughts with others. What a wonderful offer!

What a wonderful idea to hold an english reading group! Have fun!

Great idea but unfortunately I’m excluded from this group because I’m living overseas. I guess a digital copy of the book would have been too expensive to deliver! Anyway, I bought a digital copy and was wondering if I can participate as a silent reader? Wishing everybody a pleasant reading experience.

Huskey in the German reading groups, people who bought their own copy are usually encouraged to contribute to the discussion. Therefore I think that there is no need to be a silent reader, you are welcome to join in.

Englische Leserunde: «As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow» by Zoulfa Katouh

Carol16

Fanny Thanks! This will be my first Book Circle, I’m very much looking forward to the exchange with you guys!

Fanny

Hi everyone, did some of your books already arrive over the weekend? 😊 Very much looking forward to starting the book with you tomorrow.

@Another_Bookstory @Bamie @bookwormt @fiona-fiona-fiona @havntgottimetoread @Kessy @SaraBooklove @Taamaaraa-lein I hope you’ve also discovered our discussion thread here - if you have any questions, just let me know. 🙂

Another_Bookstory

Fanny

good Morning, my book arrived this morning. I cant wait to start with the first capture’s 😍 ai feel like this book is just what i needed for this month. 💜

stephiesheena

Fanny

Hi,

my book has just arrived and I’m so looking forward to reeding and discussing it with all of you 😊

havntgottimetoread

Fanny

Ahh, mine has arrived too. Love the feeling of the book cover and the colours.

fiona-fiona-fiona

Fanny

Mine arrived some hours ago, thank you. I have a busy schedule at the moment so i don’t know if i can keep up with the reading pace, but I’ll try my best.

Kessy

My book has arrived today! 🤩

I look forward to start reading it! The cover looks beautiful!

Frani

Fanny

The book was in the mailbox today. A pretty, oriental cover. To my delight and surprise, the book is signed by the author and also has a note/prompt to look at/about Ghibli Studios and the animated film Castle in the Sky. I read up in the author’s bio online that this is one of her favourite pasttimes! So nice, now the reading expands. Thank you very much for this detail.

RadioSilence

Fanny

My copy arrived too!😄

Carol16

Fanny Hey, my book arrived yesterday as well, thanks!

Fanny

Hi everyone, great that most of the books have already arrived! Do you like the cover design?
I hope you’ve had a look at the first couple of pages because a little surprise is waiting there for you - all of your copies are signed by the author with a personal message! 😊

Reading week 1 ✨

Let’s start with our first reading week! This week we’ll read and discuss pages 1-130. To make sure there are no early spoilers in the comments, we’ll start our discussion this Friday. I’ll open the conversation and you can then join to share your thoughts an impressions anytime after. Happy reading!

Another_Bookstory

Fanny i knew i would love this book and author as soon as i saw her quote from Sugar aka Agust D 💜 #BTS #Armyallaroundtheworld

Bamie

Fanny My book just arrived today and I am already impressed by the fibrant picturesque description of the first few pages. And the cover is incredible with the calm blue color and its simple but oriental design, really catchy. The quote and signature a welcome surprise!😊

AnaRPG

Fanny My book also arrived beginning of this week 🙂 and I loved the cover design and the surprise in the first pages! Looking forward to the discussion of this initial part!

Frani

Fanny

After the first few pages I find myself amidst the fate of this country and impressed by the density of the story, the spirit of the characters… I feel as if I will enjoy this book. I’ll keep reading right away.

stephiesheena

For anyone who’s yet to start reading: You can look forward to some beautiful writing! *-*

Another_Bookstory

stephiesheena i am already heartbroken and i just started. 😪

stephiesheena

Another_Bookstory honestly, same! 😢

Patrick72

AnaRPG I also loved the first pages. The way we’re introduced in the story is very cinematographic.

Very kind the authograph and nice surprise the dedication to Miyazaki 😍

LupaLou

Oh my… I’m already flashed by the book.

And the personal note from the author got me. I might not be the most patient person on the planet but, I’m really curious about listening to the song in her note she told me to listen after finishing the book. Can’t wait to share it with you too 🙂

SaraBooklove

my book arrived on Monday. I hope i understand what i read. My Englisch isn’t the best but i think its a good thing to learn.

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