MUPFL Afternoon Book Club
Media Library · Media, PA
The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar A gripping, inspiring novel based on the true story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law. When Hollywood auctioneer Emsley Wilson finds her famous grandmother's diary while cleaning out her New York brownstone, the pages are full of surprises. The first surprise is, the diary isn't her grandmother's. It belongs to Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law. Johanna inherited Vincent van Gogh's paintings. They were all she had, and they weren't worth anything. She was a 28 year old widow with a baby in the 1800s, without any means of supporting herself, living in Paris where she barely spoke the language. Yet she managed to introduce Vincent's legacy to the world. The inspiration couldn't come at a better time for Emsley. With her business failing, an unexpected love turning up in her life, and family secrets unraveling, can she find answers in the past? You can find all our selections here: https://mediauplibrary.org/afternoon-book-club/ Please email [email protected] to join the book club.
Expect a cozy, thoughtful afternoon discussion with fellow readers in the Media-Upper Providence Free Library, diving into themes of art history, resilience, and family secrets woven through Marta Molnar's dual-timeline novel. The group is likely intimate and welcoming, with participants sharing impressions and reflections guided by a moderator or informal conversation. Attendees should read the book in advance and contact the library via email to join.
