The Color Purple – Minet Library Book Group Special

Tuesday 20th October 2015

On the 30th anniversary of the film version of The Color Purple, join the reading group to discuss the
classic, Pulitzer prize-winning novel that made Alice Walker a household name. Set in the deep American South between the wars, The Color Purple is the classic tale of Celie, a young black girl born into poverty and segregation. For a copy of the book please contact the library on

020 7926 6073.

‘One of the most haunting books you could ever wish to read … it is stunning – moving, exciting, and wonderful’ – Lenny Henry

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