Ruta discusses the fountains of silence, her writing process, and her thoughts on hidden history in breaking the silence, an interview for the ala intellectual freedom blog. Ruta sepetys talks new book the fountains of silence and. Makeup inspired by the quarantine cuties beloved books. Unearth a hidden time in spain full of hardship, family duty, and scandal. Lives and hearts collide, revealing an incredibly dark side to the sunny spanish city. Ruta enjoys partnering with museums and exhibitions featuring themes that coincide with her novels. She weaved a clear and detailed tale of what refugees from different backgrounds went through during wwii. Historical fiction, post spanish civil war spain, ya, family, love story this post contains amazon affiliate links. Here, the beloved ya writer reflects on her invitation to the table of history. Like ruta sepetys other novel, between shades of gray, reading salt to sea has reminded me, once again, the importance of reading books. Elizabeth wein author of printz award honor book code name verity. My book tour dates for salt to the sea are coming together. In order to go through the signing line and meet ruta sepetys for book personalization, please purchase the fountains of silence from blue.
Ruta sepetys announces salt to the sea tour exclusive. Ruta sepetys fountains of silence signed paperbacks. Mar 15, 2021 but why write about the franco regime. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. But when her first teen novel, between shades of gray, was published in 2011, her gripping story about two teens deported to siberia during stalins reign spent 16 weeks on the new york times bestseller lists and won considerable critical acclaim. Four young people, each haunted by their own dark secret, narrate their unforgettable stories. Behind the book the fountains of silence by ruta sepetys. Sep 30, 2019 readers around the world are eagerly anticipating historical fiction novelist ruta sepetys s new book, the fountains of silence, to be published on october 1, 2019. This is one of my favorite books by sepetys, and one of my. Although im unable to tour due to the pandemic, im partnering. Her novels between shades of gray, out of the easy, and salt to the sea have won or been shortlisted for more. The quarter most citizens of new orleans pretend doesnt exist. Its theyre a wwii story about the lithuanian people caught in the middle of the germans and the soviets. Feb 29, 2016 ruta sepetys clearly did a ton of research for this book.
The book has recently been made into a film, ashes in the snow which will be released worldwide in early 2019. The entertainment and the enjoyment you get at a live ruta sepetys event are nothing compared to watching it on tv. Feb 17, 2021 salt to the sea by ruta sepetys if you like historical fiction, you need to read this book and its companion, between shades of grey. Whether its fiction or nonfiction, books can shine a light on little known but important events from history. October 28, 2015 ya authors meg wolitzer, ally condie, and jandy nelson announce book tour together. Admittedly, when i started the book, i had felt a little worried that the fountains of silence wouldnt live up to my expectations, after loving salt to the sea so much. Salt to the sea by ruta sepetys its early 1945 and a group of people trek across germany, bound together by their desperation to reach the ship that can take them away from the warravaged land. Mar 01, 2011 so today im bringing her here, to my virtual couch, and hoping that a book tour will bring her to my real couch sometime soon. Nov 28, 2015 if youve followed my blog, you know i went on an out of the easy new orleans tour back in july heres the link. When i went to spain for my first book on tour, the spanish people were so compassionate about the hidden history in that story, and when i asked them about their history, they said it was much too painful. Baltic holidays are the official operator for the fascinating tour that complements ruta sepetys bestselling book between shades of gray. A young lithuanian nurse, joana flees from her home, leaving behind her family. Out of the easy is a gripping, fascinating character driven suspense story.
Author of historical fictionseeker of lost stories the fountains of silence between shades of gray out of the easy salt to the sea linktr. Jul 18, 2019 lives and hearts collide, revealing an incredibly dark side to the sunny spanish city. Discussion guide for book clubs and classrooms created by the penguin random house school and library department. And those teens, readers of her debut novel, asked her whether she might take her expertise of writing historical novels and apply them to their own history. Book your ruta sepetys vip meet and greet tickets, or ruta sepetys ticket packages 2021, find ruta sepetys tour dates and schedule 2021. Ruta sepetys is the bestselling author of out of the easy and between shades of gray, an account of stalins ethnic cleansing, which is currently in production as. Sepetys explains this nearlyforgotten event even further in a video below. Author ruta sepetys does a brilliant job of taking the reader into the authentic new orleans french quarter of the 1950s the quarter tourists support, but dont see. Featuring beautiful new cover art, this collection includes. Skip to main search results eligible for free shipping. Details and registration information can be found here. Between shades of gray wwii, totalitarianism, baltic countries, edvard munch, hidden history. It was particularly interesting to see what the germans who were approved for relocation through hitlers germanization program had to experience. Discover the lithuania that inspired ruta sepetys to write the bestselling novel between shades of gray after all, we arranged rutas first trip to lithuania.
Parnassus books the fountains of silence ruta sepetys a. The author talks to us about her debut novel, the firebird song. Apr 25, 2016 this month, i caught up with ruta sepetys, recently home from a twomonth book tour for her latest historical ya, salt to the sea. Read an interview with the author to learn more about the setting of her newest example of hidden history, life under dictator general francisco franco in spain after the spanish civil war. The fountains of silence ruta sepetys npts a word on words. All of my books are published in spain, and when i would tour there, the spanish readers showed such empathy and compassion for the hidden history in my novels. Fear is a big component in what i do because im writing about time periods that i did not experience, and thats scary. Between shades of gray ashes in the snow private tour. A new ruta sepetys novel is always an event, and we expect her next book, the fountains of silence, to be no different. Details will be posted on my events page as they are confirmed. Salt to the sea wwii, refugee crisis, maritime history, the amber room, balticprussian history. Ruta is lithuanianamerican, and her first novels had been about exploring her family history and identity, so spanish history isnt a very obvious choice for her.
Ruta sepetys stunning new novel, the fountains of silence, takes place during a period rarely explored in young adult literature. Ruta sepetys author of between shades of gray, out of the easy and the upcoming salt to the sea discusses her background, inspiration, and writing process in this new video. Upcoming ruta sepetys events in my area today, near my city tonight, this weekend, this summer. With a 20year career in the music business, ruta sepetys was on an unusual course to become a bestselling author. Thats what the hotel clerk in new orleans said when she gave me the key. Its a gripping world war ii story of a group of teenagers running for safety while the russian army marches toward germany and american bombers fly overhead. Ruta sepetys my book tour dates for salt to the sea are. Sepetys is considered a crossover novelist, as her books are read by both teens and adults worldwide. Ruta sepetys sbetween shades of gray hardcover by ruta sepetys author jan 1, 2011. Visit our blog for an exclusive interview, activities and much more. Mar 16, 2021 march 17, 2021 the fountains of silence by ruta sepetys genrecategories. Sepetys will embark on a 16city tour timed to the books publication, and ew can exclusively reveal all the. In salt to the sea, the hard truths of her herculean research are tempered with effortless, intimate storytelling, as her warm and human characters breathe new life into one of the worlds most terrible and neglected tragedies.
Mar 23, 2020 hi, im ruta sepetys, and this is the fountains of silence. Author interview ruta sepetys, author of out of the easy. I am a refugee from bosnia and you asked me to share my storyhow do you get the courage. The fountains of silence the spanish civil war, francisco franco, postwar period. Indeed, before reading this book, i was unaware of the many thousands of german civilian. Ruta sepetys supports indies with virtual book club tour. If youve already preordered the book, or plan to, thank you. The fountains of silence by ruta sepetys book of the month. Parnassus books the fountains of silence ruta sepetys. Ruta sepetys supports indies with virtual book club tour by shannon maughan aug 20, 2020 the virtual book club from carmichaels bookstore in louisville, ky.
The quarter that makes for a fabulous setting for novels. Book your ruta sepetys vip meet and greet tickets, or ruta sepetys ticket packages 2021, find ruta sepetys tour dates and schedule 2021 click here. Mar 24, 2021 having read and adored salt to the sea by ruta several years ago, when the email arrived in my inbox from nina about this tour, i knew i wanted a spot. Rutas books are published in over 50 countries and her presentations vary depending on the event and audience. Bestselling author ruta sepetys is among those who have found a way to circumvent the pandemics challenges to help retailers and connect. Through limited notes, receive exclusive updates on ruta s events, giveaways, new releases and more. This was my book club pick 2 or 3 months ago and i have since read every ruta sepetys book. The fountains of silence, blog tour shelves of starlight.
On book tour for between shades of gray, ya novelist ruta sepetys is attracting some bewildered guests by margaret renkl may 17, 2012 may 17, 2012 few ya novels can approach the megawatt star power of ruta sepetys s debut, last years bestselling, critically lauded, awardwinning, international phenomenon, between shades of gray. Sepetys is the matador, the reader is the bull, and each time one attempts to close the book, a new piece of information flashes before you like a blood red cape, and you take off running. Check it out, then see if shes coming to a city near you. When she was touring spain for her first book, between shades of grey, she did a number of school visits. Why you shouldnt skip ww2 novel, salt to the sea the. Feel free to follow ruta sepetys 2021 schedule and ruta sepetys upcoming tour dates 2021 at the ticket listing table above and book ruta sepetys event tickets and event dates. Ruta sepetys 320 followers, 0 following, 204 pins new york times bestselling author of historical fiction. Ruta sepetys events near me tonight, today, this weekend 2021.
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