Im going to attempt to enumerate my enjoyment of the novel. Sep 10, 2014 to participate in the book club, you can get the rosie project from any dauphin county library. The rosie project by graeme simsion is so wonderful. Filled with humor and plenty of heart, the rosie project is a delightful reminder that all of us, no matter how were wired, just want to fit in. Our lovely hostess, caroline, made a fabulous meal and with the book s theme including lobster bisque, a tomato salad, and these adorable pastry roses for dessert. This month we read the rosie project by graeme simsion. Readers will root for don and rosie throughout simsions delightful romantic comedy. In order to find his ideal life partner he designs the wife project. For all the lessons we learn in and through love, simsion hits home with the rosie effect. The rosie project is the story of don tillman, an associate professor of genetics at a major university in melbourne, australia. Oct 29, 2019 book clubs will fall in love with the rosie project. The rosie project is a first novel by australian writer graeme simsion, which he.
With all of the book choices at target youll be sure to find the right pick for you. As the novel makes its logically irrefutable progression, readers will. Jan 30, 20 the rosie project by graeme simsion is so wonderful. Book clubs will fall in love with the rosie project. Graemes screenplay for the rosie project is in development with sony pictures and. Do dons aspergers conditions help him or hinder him. The feisty young smoker rosie is far from his ideal but he becomes engrossed in the father. A novel don tillman book 1 kindle edition by simsion, graeme.
Kathy lives in the villages and is a florida master gardener. Jan 19, 2015 1 ounce tequila juice from 12 lime 1 teaspoon agave nectar 1 ounce pineapple juice 2 sage leaves muddle sage leaves with lime juice in a shaker. Even though they might want you to read the same book over and over again, its a good idea to add variety to the mix. I finished reading the rosie project by graeme simsion months ago, and. There wasnt much focus on food in this novel, but there was a scene at a baseball game, so i centered the menu on classic stadium foods. How did you find this months book, the rosie project by graeme simsion. Originally written as a screenplay, the rosie project is graeme simsions debut novel. I just reread the rosie project for the second time after referring out to my old book club and enjoyed it just as much. A firstdate dud, socially awkward and overly fond of quickdry clothes, genetics professor don tillman has given up on love, until a chance encounter gives him an idea. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion.
The rosie project by graeme simsion explores the romantic and comedic errors of a man with undiagnosed aspergers syndrome, don tillson, as he tries to find a partner. Salt lake city when author graeme simsion first sat down to write his future bestseller the rosie project, he had no intention of writing an autistic main character. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. The rosie project by graeme simsion book club discussion questions. The rosie project, a novel by graeme simsion and winner of the 2012 victorian premiers literary award for an unpublished manuscript and australian book industry association book of the year for 2014 was published in australia by text publishing on 30 january, 20.
Book club the rosie project august 28, 2015 creatopath novels 2 comments while away on a long weekend in noosa visiting my husbands sister and her family from london i managed to finish my book club book the rosie project by graeme simsion. To participate in the book club, you can get the rosie project from any dauphin county library. A number of themes arise, one of which is that committing to. The rosie project an international sensation, this hilarious, feelgood novel is narrated by an oddly charming and socially challenged genetics professor on an unusual quest. Text publishing the rosie project by graeme simsionyou dont. The rosie project by graeme simsion the international bestselling romantic comedy bursting with warmth, emotional depth, andhumor, entertainment. So i started the book with fairly high but unspecific expectations.
One friend even said she put it aside towards the end as she didnt want it to end. Enter rosie jarman who is a barmaid, late, drinks, smokes, and is on a quest to find out who her father is. The rosie project fans, graeme simsion talk novel at. While away on a long weekend in noosa visiting my husbands sister and her family from london i managed to finish my book club book the rosie project by graeme simsion.
Go with chicken carbonara pasta, a green salad, crusty bread and louisas favorite, a nice pinot grigio. The hardest part of the book was understanding how don connects with rosie. Aug 27, 20 graeme simsion suggests some ideas for discussing the rosie project with your book club. The rosie project, a hilarious novel by graeme simsion. The rosie project is a book about relationships, identity, societal values and ambitions. Library journal the rosie project is an upbeat, quirky, impertinent gem of a read. Another option in the spirit of dons own weekly menu would be this lobster salad with avocado and mango. My friends who had read the rosie project had loved it and told me i would love it too. The rosie project by graeme simsion book club discussion. This charming, funny novel was exactly what i needed after a couple of weeks filled with horror, wartime secrets, and violent crime.
At its heart the book is a lighthearted love story and reminds us that love can be messy. Definitely had laughoutloud moments and was such sweet reminder of how there are so many different kinds of minds. As a teacher of genetics, don lives an organized, foreseeable life in a protected academic setting. Don has aspergers syndrome which is a form of autism which has created characteristics in him that limit his success in social interactions. Its a light, humorous, easy to read story about don tillman, an. Gene sends rosie, a graduate student in his department, to don as a joke, a ringer for the wife project. The rosie project book by graeme simsion official publisher. Our lovely hostess, caroline, made a fabulous meal and with the books theme including lobster bisque, a tomato salad, and these adorable pastry roses for dessert. When geneticist don tillman decides that dating is a poor way to find a life partner especially considering hes never had a second date, he decides the approach the issue of finding a mate in a scientific way. May 21, 20 the feelgood hit of 20, the rosie project is a classic screwball romance about a handsome but awkward genetics professor and the woman who is totally wrong for him. I loved dons meticulous routines, calculations and set menus and am. Were celebrating a year of fantastic books on the radio 2 book club with jo whiley. Look through a large collection of baby books and kids books that your little ones will enjoy. Additional discussion questions, the rosie project.
Don becomes intrigued by the father project, as he dubs it, and then by rosie herself. Full of heart and humor, simsions debut novel about a fussy, sociallychallenged mans search. Jan 25, 2014 originally written as a screenplay, the rosie project is graeme simsions debut novel. With a friends help, he devises a questionnaire to assess the suitability of female partners. These questions will help your group have a fun and thorough conversation about graeme. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new. The book is the fictional story of don, a professor with aspergers syndrome and set in australia with a few chapters in new york.
The rosie project simsions first book in the rosie saga. Syracuse book club message board additional discussion questions, the rosie project. The sequel lacks the same kind of charm the kind that draws you into the story and keeps you up at. If your book club needs a good laugh or a feel good book, the rosie project by graeme simsion is the book for you. The author also wrote a book about traditional century punch when done right, the. Since january 2019, 21 of the best new fiction titles have been featured on the show. From page one, i loved the narrators voice and couldn. These questions will help your group have a fun and thorough conversation about graeme simsions novel. Read graeme simsions the rosie project with the pennlive. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy.
Brilliant genetics professor don tillman is 39 years old, tall, fit, and intelligent with an aboveaverage income. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the rosie project. Aug 28, 2015 book club the rosie project august 28, 2015 creatopath novels 2 comments while away on a long weekend in noosa visiting my husbands sister and her family from london i managed to finish my book club book the rosie project by graeme simsion. The reading agency has been working with the bbc since 20, and along with a team of passionate librarians, we help select the titles that are chosen for the show. The rosie project, by graeme simsion former it consultant graeme simsions debut novel, the rosie project, is a scientific romp about a probablyaspergersaffected genetics. News about the us publication of the the rosie project. Personally, it was a little disappointing, considering how much enjoyment was derived from the rosies projects lighthearted humour. The novel centers on genetics professor don tillman, who struggles to have a serious relationship with women. Come join us for a book discussion as we read the rosie project by graeme simsion. The feelgood hit of 20, the rosie project is a classic screwball romance about a handsome but awkward genetics professor and the woman who is totally wrong for him a firstdate dud, socially awkward and overly fond of quickdry clothes, genetics professor don tillman has given up on love, until a chance encounter gives him an idea. The rosie project book club discussion questions thoughtco. Finding her woefully unsuitable, don agrees to help the beautiful but fragile rosie learn the identity of her biological father. A skype appearance from author graeme simsion, of course, did.
Additional discussion questions, the rosie project syracuse. Genetics professor don tillman is an unusual man, a man who believes in strict order, routine, timing and organisation. A highfunctioning but emotionally illiterate guy like don makes a perfect unreliable narrator. Fans of the tv show the big bang theory will see shades of sheldon and penny in these characters. Its truly one of the funniest and most poignant novels ive read, and when youve. The feisty young smoker rosie is far from his ideal but he becomes engrossed in the father project, helping her to search for her biological. The rosie project audiobook by graeme simsion stream. He wants a woman who is punctual, doesnt smoke, is logical. Kathy porter is president of the bookworm book club in the villages, which has been promoting reading for more than 10 years.
He only has two friends, his department head, gene, and genes wife. He lives his life by a rigid schedule and is completely inept when it comes to social cues. The rosie project, by graeme simsion former it consultant graeme simsions debut novel, the rosie project, is a scientific romp about a. The rosie project is a 20 australian novel by australian novelist graeme simsion.
More than a decade later, hes coming out with the third book in the series, the rosie result text publishing, 384 pages, with a story that centers around autism. Jul 02, 2014 anyway, last night was book club at my house, and we had a great time discussing the rosie project a little bit, and sipping sangria, snacking chips and salsa my faves, and just hanging out. Book club the rosie project uncategorized welcome to book club. Book club menu the rosie project mango avocado salad lobster salad rock lobster good food fun food salad recipes. I read this book as part of my book club, and it was a resounding hit with.
The rosie project by graeme simsion this charming, funny novel was exactly what i needed after a couple of weeks filled with horror, wartime secrets, and violent crime. Oct 01, 20 arrestingly endearing and entirely unconventional, graeme simsions distinctive debut will resonate with anyone who has ever tenaciously gone after life or love in the face of great challenges. There is no rhyme or reason to the books we pick and they have spanned many different genres. Happily, simsion doesnt give don an unbelievable emotional makeover. Arrestingly endearing and entirely unconventional, graeme simsions distinctive debut will resonate with anyone who has ever tenaciously gone after life or love in the face of great challenges. I am part of a book club with a great group of humber college journo girlfriends. These questions were compiled using questions and ideas from lit. Pineapple sage pineapple juice lime juice book club menu the rosie project agave nectar cocktail glass tequila. One of the things i most enjoy about hosting book club is the opportunity to invite friends from all different parts of my life churchworkhigh.
Anyway, last night was book club at my house, and we had a great time discussing the rosie project a little bit, and sipping sangria, snacking chips and salsa my faves, and just hanging out. The book won the 2012 victorian premiers literary award for an unpublished manuscript. The ophelia gin, rosemary simple syrup and lemon topped with club soda. The rosie project opens as strongly as any comic novel ive read in a long time. Anyway, last night was book club at my house, and we had a great time. The rosie project was the 2014 abia book of the year and has sold more than a million copies worldwide. Text publishing the rosie project by graeme simsionyou. Pursuing this father project, rosie and don collide like particles in an atom smasher. Don tillman is an associate professor of genetics at the university of melbourne. The rosie project book club questions and recipe book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rosies mexican cantina serves honest, handmade texmex favorites and unique house specialties.