We will be exploring all different kinds of books in Captivated Book Club. From classics, to contemporaries, to many different genres; we will explore the gamut. Our goal is to read books that will speak to all different kinds of readers.
And once you join and participate in Captivated Book Club, you’ll get to recommend your own favorites for the club to read!
Our goal is to introduce books to readers that you otherwise may not have ever thought of reading. And also, every once in a while, cozy up with a book in one of your favorite genres.
We can’t wait to start reading with you!
October’s Pick: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde’s only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty.
In this celebrated work Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde’s most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind.
