WWW RI Women’s Book Club: The Scribe of Siena

Our January Women’s Wilderness Weekend of RI Women’s Book Club will discuss The Scribe of Siena by Melodie Winawer.

[CREDIT: Goodreads.com] January’s WWW of RI Women’s Book Club will discuss “The Scribe of Siena” by Melodie Winawer

As Beatrice explores the evidence further, she uncovers the journal and paintings of the fourteenth-century artist Gabriele Accorsi. But when she finds a startling image of her own face, she is suddenly transported to the year 1347. She awakens in a Siena unfamiliar to her, one that will soon be hit by the Plague.

Yet when Beatrice meets Accorsi, something unexpected happens: she falls in love—not only with Gabriele, but also with the beauty and cadence of medieval life. As the Plague and the ruthless hands behind its trajectory threaten not only her survival but also Siena’s very existence, Beatrice must decide in which century she belongs.

The Scribe of Siena is the captivating story of a brilliant woman’s passionate affair with a time and a place that captures her in an impossibly romantic and dangerous trap—testing the strength of fate and the bonds of love. – From Goodreads.com

The purpose of our WWW of RI Book Club is to reconnect with ourselves, other women, and nature. The focus of our book selections centers on Women authors writing about women’s stories, connections, history, nature, and overcoming adversity.

Anyone in the WWW of RI community is welcome to participate regardless of your attendance at our weekend events.

WWW of RI Book Club Participation Guidelines:

• • Please obtain a copy of the book, either by borrowing from the library, borrowing from someone you know, or purchasing. Read the book on your own, prior to our discussion date. Audio books are good too.
  • We will meet in person to discuss the book.
  • Please read the book, or at least attempt to read it so you can contribute to the discussion.
  • Everyone reads at their own pace, and that is fine. If you finish the book in two days or only get half way through, anyone with interest in the book club can be included.
  • Any and all conversation is welcome at the book discussions but please be courteous and kind. You can disagree with someone, but always do so respectfully.
  • You do not need to participate every month to be part of the book club. Read what interests you and attend when you can.
  • Book suggestions are highly welcome. Please let us know what you are interested in.

Book Club Discussion for The Scribe of Siena will take place on Sunday, January 10, 2026 at 3pm.

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The next books for our book club:

January 10, 2027 – The Scribe of Siena by Melodie Winawer

March 21, 2027 – Snow Flower by Lisa See

May 16, 2027 – The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré

Please reach out to Jessy at jessyjakul@gmail.com if you are interested in participating.