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November Book of the Month: Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen. Join the webchat with the author and her translator on Monday 14 November, 9pm.

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UrsulaMumsnet · 06/10/2016 17:24

November's book of the month is the gripping literary thriller Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen.

You can expect to miss your stop and lose hours to this consuming tale, based on a true event, about a respected Israeli neurosurgeon whose split-second decision one evening leaves him spiralling into a web of deception, corruption and guilt.

Apply for one of 50 free copies before 14 October, read the book over the next few weeks and join us back here on 14 November 9-10pm to discuss it and put questions to Ayelet and the book's translator, Sondra Silverston.

If you're not lucky enough to bag a free copy, we'd still love for you to come and join in the discussion - buy a paperback here.

November Book of the Month: Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen. Join the webchat with the author and her translator on Monday 14 November, 9pm.
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RachelMumsnet · 21/10/2016 11:52

We're sorry we didn't get round to notifying you before the books arrived, the publisher beat us to it Blush. We will drop an email before the end of the day to all those who were selected. If you haven't been lucky, then do buy a copy and join the discussion.

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RachelMumsnet · 14/11/2016 20:59

Good evening, everyone...

Firstly thanks to everyone who has posted on the thread so far – it’s interesting to hear your thoughts on the novel and we hope you're able to join us this evening.

Someone asked further up the thread why we’d chosen Waking Lions as our book of the month. The truth is we knew little about the book and author when it landed on our desk but for some time we’ve been big admirers of Pushkin Press who publish brilliant literary novels from all over the world and we were interested in the idea of looking at a book that has been translated. As soon as we started reading we were gripped by this brilliant story, fascinated by its setting and we felt the book raised so many important and relevant questions.

We’re really delighted to welcome both Ayelet Gundar-Goshen and translator Sondra Silverstone tonight, who are both joining us from Israel. As they are two hours ahead of us, we’re particularly grateful for joining us so late in the evening - especially to Ayelet whose baby is due at the end of the month. A warm welcome to you both….

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RachelMumsnet · 14/11/2016 21:23

Ayelet and Sondra; We would like to put our standard questions from Mumsnet HQ to you both:

Which childhood book most inspired you?

What was the last book you gave someone as a gift?

What was the best book you have recently read?

And finally - to Ayelet - can you describe the room where you wrote Waking Lions - and to Sondra - the room where you wrote the translation?

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RachelMumsnet · 14/11/2016 21:50

There's a couple of questions earlier up the thread that were missed and I wanted to put to you before our time is up: For Ayelet, BearAustin asked:

Do you worry about having your novels translated into other languages? Do you worry that they will lose part of their essence?‬

and Hygellig asked:

I would like to ask Ayelet if she considered exploring the ethical and emotional dimensions of alternative scenarios? For example if Eitan hadn't left his wallet at the scene, it's unlikely that the police would have found that he was the hit and run driver, but having a death on his conscience might have had major repercussions on his life - or he might have gradually found himself thinking about it less and less.‬

‪I was also wondering if the novel has raised awareness of the plight of migrant workers and refugees in Israel?‬

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RachelMumsnet · 14/11/2016 21:53

And to Sondra - another question from Hygellig:

Regarding the translation, did you cooperate at all before or during the translation process? How long did it take to translate?

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RachelMumsnet · 14/11/2016 22:02

That brings us to the end of the hour and it’s really time we allow Ayelet and Sondra get to bed!

We’re so grateful to you both for joining us this evening and answering questions about this wonderful book and your work. Sondra, it;s been fascinating to hear about your work and agree that translators deserve much more recognition! Good luck to you both with your future projects and Ayelet – wishing you all the best wishes for the birth - such an exciting time!

Many thanks to all those who joined us tonight. This is the last book of the month webchat for 2016 but do keep your eyes peeled for news of our first book of the month for Jan 2017. Night all x

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