Join fellow Natchitoches readers for Literary Lagniappe, an evening book club with discussion guided by Marné Deranger.
Marné is a lifelong reader who collaborates with authors and publishers, reviews new releases, and helps readers discover their next great book or audiobook. You can find her at ReaderByTheWater on Instagram and Facebook.
Book: THE GREAT WHEREVER by Shannon Sanders
Genre: Contemporary Fiction / Family Saga
What do we inherit from the people who came before us, and what do we choose to leave behind?
In THE GREAT WHEREVER, Shannon Sanders explores family, inheritance, land, and the complicated ties that bind generations together. When a family farm becomes the center of a long-running conflict, old resentments and sibling rivalries resurface, forcing the descendants to confront the history they have inherited along with the property itself.
Spanning generations and blending the perspectives of the living with a memorable chorus of ancestral ghosts, the novel brings warmth and humor to a story about family wounds, belonging, and the ways the past continues to shape the present.
We'll gather for a themed meal and a focused, engaging discussion.
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LET US KNOW YOU’LL BE THERE BY CLICKING HERE TODAY— includes complimentary wine, and a themed dinner.
Price: $30.00 (just bring your book and your thoughts; we’ll provide everything else).*
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Natchitoches Picnic Company
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