This month,the KUOW Book Club delves into the compelling world of Juan Carlos Reyes’ “Three Alarm Fire,” a recently published collection of short stories from Hinton Publishing.
published in October, ”Three Alarm Fire” “examines the range of grief and healing we navigate as Americans,” offering a poignant exploration of the American experience.
Reyes’ work masterfully weaves together diverse characters and themes, including immigration, identity, family legacies, sexuality, trauma, and the complexities of belonging in a society grappling with cultural tensions. His background as an associate professor of creative writing at Seattle University adds another layer of depth to his insightful storytelling.
- Read through “All Apologies” by January 13th.
- Complete the book by January 27th.
Adding to the excitement, author Juan Carlos Reyes has agreed to an interview following the conclusion of our reading. Details will be announced later this month.As always, a newsletter will be sent mid-month and upon completion of the book.
Interested in joining the discussion? Subscribe to the book club newsletter here, or email your thoughts directly to kcampbell@kuow.org.
February’s Book Club Pick: A Culinary or Graphic Novel Adventure?
A friendly heads-up: February’s selection is still under consideration. Given February’s shorter length, a different approach is being explored. The possibilities are exciting: a captivating graphic novel or a fun, interactive cook-along using a local cookbook. KUOW’s Ruby de Luna has even suggested the latter, an idea that holds significant appeal.
Do you have a preference? Share your thoughts! Your input will help shape our February reading experience.
One final note: This year, book selections will be announced on the first of each month to allow ample time for reading and engaging discussions.
Join the KUOW Book Club and let’s explore the power of storytelling together!
KUOW Book Club Interview with Juan Carlos Reyes
Welcome to a special edition of the KUOW Book Club interview! We’re thrilled to be joined by Juan Carlos Reyes, author of our January selection, “Three Alarm Fire.” Thank you for joining us,juan Carlos!
[Host name]: Juan Carlos,your collection of short stories,”three Alarm Fire,” explores a wide range of emotions and experiences. What inspired you to focus on “the range of grief and healing we navigate as Americans”?
[Juan Carlos Reyes]: [Author’s response]
[Host Name]: The stories delve into complex themes like immigration, identity, family legacies, sexuality, trauma, and belonging. How do these themes intersect in your writing, and what makes them especially relevant to the American experience?
[Juan Carlos Reyes]: [Author’s response]
[Host Name]: Your background as an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Seattle University clearly informs your insightful storytelling. How does your teaching experience influence your writing process?
[Juan Carlos Reyes]: [Author’s response]
[Host Name]: Could you share a bit about the story “All Apologies,” which our readers focused on for the first part of the book club discussion? What message or feeling were you trying to convey with this particular piece?
[Juan Carlos Reyes]: [author’s response]
[Host Name]: What do you hope readers take away from reading “Three Alarm Fire”?
[Juan Carlos reyes]: [Author’s response]
[Host Name]: Thank you so much,Juan Carlos,for sharing your insights and your work with us. We’ve truly enjoyed exploring “Three Alarm Fire” as our January selection.
Readers, we hope you enjoyed this interview with Juan Carlos Reyes. Don’t forget to join the KUOW Book Club for future discussions and author interviews!
