Daughters of Shandong Reading Guide & Discussion Questions

Summary |  Excerpt |  Reading Guide |  Discuss |  Reviews |  Beyond the Book |  Read-Alikes |  Genres & Themes |  Author Bio

Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung

Daughters of Shandong

by Eve J. Chung
  • BookBrowse Review:
  • Critics' Consensus (3):
  • Readers' Rating (93):
  • First Published:
  • May 7, 2024, 400 pages
  • Paperback:
  • May 2025, 400 pages
  • Rate this book

About this Book

Book Club Discussion Questions

Print PDF



For supplemental discussion material see our Beyond the Book article, Real-Life Inspirations for Daughters of Shandong and our BookBrowse Review of Daughters of Shandong.


Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers!

  1. Hai and Di each have dreams for themselves. Do they achieve them? If not, was there anything different that they could have or should have done?
  2. Di often calls Hai a coward. What kinds of bravery does each character exhibit? How does each character's bravery (or lack thereof) shape the family's story?
  3. Familial relationships are important to all the characters. How do Hai's and Di's relationship with their mom evolve throughout the book? What about Hai and Di's relationship with each other?
📖

Get the full reading guide

Join BookBrowse free to unlock all 11 discussion questions, author background, themes, and more for Daughters of Shandong.

Join free — it takes 30 seconds

Already a member? Log in →

  1. How does the author develop themes of identity and belonging throughout the narrative?
  2. What role does the setting play in shaping the characters' decisions and relationships?
  3. Discuss how the ending reframes the events of the story. Were you surprised?


Unless otherwise stated, this discussion guide is reprinted with the permission of Berkley Books. Any page references refer to a USA edition of the book, usually the trade paperback version, and may vary in other editions.

Membership Advantages
  • Reviews
  • "Beyond the Book" articles
  • Free books to read and review (US only)
  • Find books by time period, setting & theme
  • Read-alike suggestions by book and author
  • Book club discussions
  • and much more!
  • Just $60 for 12 months or $20 for 3 months.
  • More about membership!

BookBrowse Book Club

Book Jacket
The Cover Girl
by Amy Rossi
Find them early enough, and they will always be her girls.

Members Recommend

  • Book Jacket
    The Sister's Curse
    by Nicola Solvinic
  • Book Jacket
    The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes
    by Chanel Cleeton
    A mysterious book links three women across generations in this novel by New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton.
  • Book Jacket
    The Vanishing Place
    by Zoë Rankin
Who Said...

When you are growing up there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully: the church, which ...

Click Here to find out who said this, as well as discovering other famous literary quotes!

Book
Trivia
  • Book Trivia

    Can you name the title?

    Test your book knowledge with our daily trivia challenge!

Wordplay

Solve this clue:

W the C A the M W P

and be entered to win..

Your guide toexceptional          books

BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

 


Debugging Information
ColdFusion Server Developer 2021,0,13,330286
Template /reading_guides/detail/index.cfm
Time Stamp 01-Jun-26 01:41 PM
Locale en
User Agent Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)
Remote IP 127.0.0.1
Host Name 127.0.0.1


Execution Time

Total Time Avg Time Count Template
1780321316713 ms 1.78032131671E+012 ms 1 /root/website/app_server.cfm
3029 ms 3029 ms 1 /root/website/reading_guides/detail/index.cfm
1876 ms 1876 ms 1 /root/website/reading_guides/detail/dsp_main.cfm
411 ms 411 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_book_by_id.cfm
181 ms 181 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm
174 ms 174 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_reader_reviews_by_book_id.cfm
171 ms 171 ms 1 /root/website/app_globals.cfm
72 ms 72 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_active_obc.cfm
67 ms 67 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_ezine_by_book_id.cfm
64 ms 64 ms 1 /root/website/app_layout.cfm
46 ms 46 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm
40 ms 40 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/layout/dsp_right_column.cfm
38 ms 13 ms 3 /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm
24 ms 24 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_current_competition.cfm
18 ms 18 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm
18 ms 18 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_border_first_impressions.cfm
17 ms 17 ms 1 /root/website/act_check_login.cfm
17 ms 17 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_current_wordplay.cfm
17 ms 17 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_member_info.cfm
17 ms 17 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/layout/dsp_footer.cfm
16 ms 16 ms 1 /root/website/adzones/showcase_track.cfm
14 ms 4 ms 4 /root/website/actions/act_spider_tracker.cfm
14 ms 14 ms 1 /root/website/adzones/AdZone6.cfm
13 ms 13 ms 1 /root/website/actions/adstatus.cfm
12 ms 12 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_book_awards_by_book_id.cfm
10 ms 10 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_liked_by_book_id.cfm
9 ms 9 ms 1 /root/website/adzones/AdZone2.cfm
9 ms 9 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_top_book_block.cfm
6 ms 6 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_categories_by_book_id.cfm
5 ms 5 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_book_giveaway.cfm
4 ms 4 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_member_account_types.cfm
4 ms 4 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/membership_advantages.cfm
3 ms 3 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/layout/dsp_header.cfm
1 ms 1 ms 1 /root/website/formurl2attributes.cfm
1 ms 1 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/layout/dsp_bottom_block.cfm
1 ms 1 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/layout/head.cfm
1 ms 1 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/layout/main_menu.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/Application.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/act_libraryIPLogin.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/banners/ad_594.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/js/fbjavascriptsdk.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_current_ezine.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_newsletters.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/queries/qry_get_previous_arcs_for_ad.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/act_book_view_tracking.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_border_booktalk.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_closed_awards.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_closed_btb.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_closed_readalikes.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_closed_reviews.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_header_newsletter.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_wordplay.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/email_modal.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/layout/google_tags.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/layout/header_announcement.cfm
0 ms 0 ms 1 /root/website/site/blocks/layout/main_search.cfm
0 ms  STARTUP, PARSING, COMPILING, LOADING, & SHUTDOWN
3029 ms  TOTAL EXECUTION TIME
red = over 250 ms average execution time


Exceptions

13:41:59.059 - Expression Exception - in /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_top_book_block.cfm : line 237
	    Variable BOOK_NUMBER is undefined.
	    


SQL Queries

spidercheck (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=14ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/act_spider_tracker.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
SELECT	a.bot_number
        FROM	bots a
        WHERE	charindex(a.bot_name, ?) > 0
		OR a.bot_ip = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)
Parameter #2(cf_sql_varchar) = 127.0.0.1

get_member_info (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=16ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_member_info.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
select 	a.*, 
    		b.member_account_type_name, b.member_account_type_charge, b.member_account_type_charge_frequency,  b.member_account_type_months, 
            c.member_chargetype_name, c.member_chargetype_number, a.member_classification_number, a.member_book_format
	
    from members a, member_account_types b, member_chargetype c
	
    where a.member_account_type_number = b.member_account_type_number
	and a.payment_method_id = c.member_chargetype_number
	and a.member_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0

adactive (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=12ms, Records=2) in /root/website/actions/adstatus.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
SELECT	viewby, section
    FROM	adsystem 
    WHERE	active  = 1 
    AND		start_date <= GETDATE()
    AND 	(viewby = ? OR viewby = 'all')
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = non

get_current_ezine (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=0ms, Records=1, Cached Query) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_current_ezine.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
select		top 1 ezine_number, ezine_dt, ezine_image, ezine_brief_description, ezine_introduction
from		ezines
where		ezine_active_flag = 1
and 		ezine_type_number = 4
and			ezine_dt < getdate()
order by 	ezine_dt DESC
get_current_wordplay (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=17ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_current_wordplay.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
SELECT		a.wordplay_number, a.wordplay_dt, a.wordplay_name, a.wordplay_intro_text, b.wordplay_puzzle_number, b.wordplay_puzzle_question
    FROM		wordplays a 
	INNER JOIN	wordplay_puzzle_mapping c on c.wordplay_number = a.wordplay_number
	INNER JOIN	wordplay_puzzles b on b.wordplay_puzzle_number = c.wordplay_puzzle_number
	WHERE		a.wordplay_number = (	select top 1 a.wordplay_number
                                from wordplays a, wordplay_puzzles b, wordplay_puzzle_mapping c
                                where a.wordplay_number = c.wordplay_number
                                and b.wordplay_puzzle_number = c.wordplay_puzzle_number
                                and a.wordplay_dt < getdate()
                                and a.wordplay_expiration_dt > dateadd(day, -1, getdate())
                                order by a.wordplay_dt asc
                                )
get_ComNo (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=12ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_current_competition.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
SELECT 	TOP 1 	x.competition_number, x.bb_briefs_flag
	from			competitions x
	
		WHERE	x.competition_dt <= getdate()
		AND		x.competition_expiration_dt > dateadd(d,-1,getdate())
get_current_competition (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=11ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_current_competition.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
SELECT 	x.competition_number, x.book_number, x.competition_teaser_title, x.competition_teaser_description, x.competition_intro_text, x.competition_expiration_dt, x.bb_briefs_flag, x.competition_full_info_flag, x.competition_type, x.competition_optin,x.competition_optin_text, 
				a.book_title as "title",
				(b.author_first_name + ' ' +  b.author_middle_initial + ' ' + b.author_last_name) as "author",
	            f.edition_publish_dt AS "hardcover_publish_dt", f.edition_jacket_image as "hardcover_jacket_image",
				g.edition_publish_dt AS "paperback_publish_dt", g.edition_jacket_image as "paperback_jacket_image"
	
		FROM 		competitions x
		INNER JOIN	books a on a.book_number = x.book_number
		INNER JOIN	book_author_mapping c on c.book_number = x.book_number
		INNER JOIN	authors b on c.author_number = b.author_number
		LEFT JOIN	editions f on a.book_number = f.book_number and f.edition_paperback_flag = 0
		LEFT JOIN	editions g on a.book_number = g.book_number and g.edition_paperback_flag = 1

		WHERE		x.competition_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0

get_previous_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=0ms, Records=0, Cached Query) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_previous_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
SELECT 	a.arc_number,a.arc_client_url,a.arc_active_dt, a.arc_off_ad_dt,
		b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publisher, 
		b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, b.ezine_preview_jacket_desc, b.ezine_preview_number_of_pages, b.ezine_preview_bb_comments, b.ezine_preview_isbn13,
		c.ezine_preview_category_name AS "ezine_preview_category",
		(select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) as "reviews",
		(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
				(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
				 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
				 ELSE 0
				 END)
 			from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating,
 			(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,1))) AS numeric(12,1)))from arc_allocator where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS "decrating"

FROM arcs a
INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
INNER JOIN ezine_preview_categories c ON b.ezine_preview_category_number = c.ezine_preview_category_number

WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
AND arc_obc_flag = 0
AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
AND getdate() < arc_off_ad_dt

ORDER BY a.arc_on_ad_dt DESC
get_future_obc (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=28ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_active_obc.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk, a.discourse_flag, a.arc_promo_text, arc_on_ad_dt,
				b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_jacket_desc, b.ezine_preview_publisher, ezine_preview_publish_dt, ezine_preview_number_of_pages, ezine_preview_isbn, ezine_preview_short_summary,
	            b.ezine_preview_bb_author_link, ezine_preview_bb_link
	
	FROM 		arcs a
	INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
	
	WHERE 		arc_obc_flag = 1

	AND 		getdate() < arc_on_ad_dt
	
		ORDER BY  	NEWID()
get_active_obc (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=15ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_active_obc.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk, a.discourse_flag, a.arc_promo_text,
				b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_jacket_desc, b.ezine_preview_publisher, ezine_preview_publish_dt, ezine_preview_number_of_pages,  ezine_preview_isbn, ezine_preview_short_summary,
	            b.ezine_preview_bb_author_link, ezine_preview_bb_link,
	            c.book_reading_guide
	
	FROM 		arcs a
	INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
	LEFT JOIN  	books c on c.book_number = b.ezine_preview_bb_link
	
	WHERE 		a.arc_obc_flag = 1
	AND			a.arc_active_flag = 0
	AND 		arc_closed_flag = 1
	AND 		getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
	AND 		getdate() < arc_off_ad_dt
	ORDER BY  	NEWID()
get_recent_obc (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=27ms, Records=4) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_active_obc.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk, a.discourse_flag, a.arc_promo_text,
				b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_jacket_desc, b.ezine_preview_publisher, ezine_preview_publish_dt, ezine_preview_number_of_pages,  ezine_preview_isbn, ezine_preview_short_summary,
	            b.ezine_preview_bb_author_link, ezine_preview_bb_link,
	            c.book_reading_guide
	
	FROM 		arcs a
	INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
	LEFT JOIN  	books c on c.book_number = b.ezine_preview_bb_link
	
	WHERE a.arc_number IN (select top 4 arc_number
							from		arcs
							WHERE 		arc_obc_flag = 1
							AND			arc_active_flag = 0
							AND 		arc_closed_flag = 1
							AND 		getdate() > arc_off_ad_dt
							ORDER BY	arc_on_ad_dt DESC)
	ORDER BY  	NEWID()
get_book_by_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=65ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_book_by_id.cfm @ 13:41:56.056
SELECT		a.book_number, a.book_title, a.book_sub_title, a.book_url, a.book_entry_dt, a.book_short_summary, a.book_excerpt, a.book_jacket_info, a.book_reading_guide, a.book_copyright_info, a.book_notes,
            	b.author_number, b.author_first_name, b.author_last_name, b.author_middle_initial,
            	f.edition_publish_dt AS "hardcover_publish_dt", f.edition_number_of_pages AS "hardcover_number_of_pages", f.edition_isbn AS "hardcover_isbn", f.edition_isbn13 "hardcover_isbn13", f.edition_jacket_image as "hardcover_jacket_image", f.edition_publisher as "hardcover_publisher",
            	g.edition_publish_dt AS "paperback_publish_dt", g.edition_number_of_pages AS "paperback_number_of_pages", g.edition_isbn AS "paperback_isbn", g.edition_isbn13 "paperback_isbn13", g.edition_jacket_image as "paperback_jacket_image", g.edition_publisher as "paperback_publisher",
            	i.author_info_interview, i.author_info_biography,i.author_info_image,
            	CASE WHEN datalength(author_middle_initial) = 1 THEN author_first_name + ' ' + author_middle_initial + ' ' + author_last_name
            		 ELSE author_first_name + ' ' + author_last_name
            		 END "author_name",
            	CASE WHEN 
					(select count(*) from editions where book_number = 4364) = 1
					AND
					(select count(*) from editions where book_number = 4364 and edition_paperback_flag = 1) = 1
				THEN 1
				ELSE 0
				END AS "po_flag",
				(select count(*) from book_author_mapping m where m.author_number = b.author_number)
				+
				(select count(*) from ezine_previews where ezine_preview_bb_author_link = b.author_number and ezine_preview_bb_link =0)
				 as 'author_bookcount',
            	(SELECT CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS decimal(12,0))) AS decimal(12,1))
				FROM (
					SELECT reader_review_rating AS rating
					FROM reader_reviews
					WHERE book_number = a.book_number
					AND reader_review_rating > 0
					
					UNION ALL
					
					SELECT reading_list_book_rating AS rating
					FROM reading_lists
					WHERE book_number = CAST(a.book_number AS VARCHAR)
					AND reading_list_book_rating > 0
				) combined_ratings
			) "savrating",
			(SELECT COUNT(rating)
				FROM (
					SELECT reader_review_rating AS rating
					FROM reader_reviews
					WHERE book_number = a.book_number
					AND reader_review_rating > 0
					
					UNION ALL
					
					SELECT reading_list_book_rating AS rating
					FROM reading_lists
					WHERE book_number = CAST(a.book_number AS VARCHAR)
					AND reading_list_book_rating > 0
				) combined_ratings
			) as "savrating_count",
            	(select top 1 media_review_rating from media_reviews where book_number = a.book_number and media_review_type_number = 9) as "bbrating",
            	(select cast(AVG(CAST(media_review_rating AS numeric(12,2)))AS decimal(12,1)) from media_reviews where book_number = a.book_number and media_review_type_number <> 7 and media_review_rating > 0) "scritrating",
				(SELECT COUNT(media_review_rating) FROM media_reviews WHERE book_number = a.book_number AND media_review_type_number <> 7 AND media_review_rating > 0) as "scritrating_count",
            	(select top 1 gg.ezine_number from ezine_edition_mapping aa, editions bb, books cc, ezines gg            	
            	where aa.edition_number = bb.edition_number and bb.book_number = cc.book_number and aa.ezine_number = gg.ezine_number 
            	and cc.book_number = a.book_number and gg.ezine_bbsays_flag = 1 and gg.ezine_active_flag = 1) as "ezine_number",
				cgm.category_number,
				cgya.category_number AS "ya_flag"
				
,(select top 1 publisher_holding_company from publishers where (publisher_imprint like f.edition_publisher OR publisher_imprint like g.edition_publisher) AND publisher_holding_company LIKE 'Harper%') AS "publisher_holding_company"		
        
    FROM		books a 
    INNER JOIN	book_author_mapping c ON c.book_number = a.book_number
    INNER JOIN	authors b ON b.author_number = c.author_number  
    INNER JOIN	author_info i ON i.author_number = b.author_number
    
    LEFT JOIN	editions f ON f.book_number = a.book_number AND f.edition_paperback_flag = 0
    LEFT JOIN	editions g ON g.book_number = a.book_number AND g.edition_paperback_flag = 1
    LEFT JOIN	category_book_mapping cgm on cgm.book_number = a.book_number AND cgm.category_number = 48
    LEFT JOIN	category_book_mapping cgya on cgya.book_number = a.book_number AND cgya.category_number = 40
          
    WHERE 		a.book_number = ?
         
    ORDER BY	c.book_author_mapping_number
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_media_reviews_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=344ms, Records=8) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_book_by_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT		a.media_review_number, 
				a.book_number, 
				a.media_review_type_number, 
				a.media_review_title, 
				a.media_review_rating, 
				a.media_review, 
				a.media_review_old,
	
				CASE WHEN a.media_review_type_number = 9 THEN 	(select top 1 (case when dbo.WordCount(c.ezine_review_2) > 0 then dbo.WordCount(c.ezine_review_2) + dbo.WordCount(c.ezine_extras) 
                                                                                    else dbo.WordCount(c.ezine_review) 
                                                                                    end)
                                                                from ezine_edition_mapping c
                                                                INNER JOIN editions d ON (d.edition_number = c.edition_number)
                                                                INNER JOIN ezines e ON e.ezine_number = c.ezine_number
                                                                WHERE d.book_number = ?
                                                                
                                                                ORDER BY e.ezine_number ASC)
	 			ELSE 0 
	 			END  "wordc",
				
				CASE WHEN a.media_review_type_number = 9 THEN 	(select top 1 reviewer_number
		 														 from ezine_edition_mapping c
		 														 INNER JOIN editions d ON (d.edition_number = c.edition_number)
																 INNER JOIN ezines e ON e.ezine_number = c.ezine_number
		 														 WHERE d.book_number = ?
		 														 AND e.ezine_bbsays_flag = 1
																 ORDER BY d.edition_publish_dt DESC)
	 			ELSE 1
				END "reviewer_number",
				
				CASE WHEN a.media_review_type_number = 9 THEN 	(select top 1 reviewer_first_name + ' ' + reviewer_last_name AS "reviewer_name"
		 														 from ezine_edition_mapping c
		 														 INNER JOIN editions d ON (d.edition_number = c.edition_number)
																 INNER JOIN ezines e ON e.ezine_number = c.ezine_number
																 INNER JOIN reviewers r on r.reviewer_number = c.reviewer_number
		 														 WHERE d.book_number = ?
		 														 AND e.ezine_bbsays_flag = 1
																 ORDER BY d.edition_publish_dt DESC)
	 			END "reviewer_name"
	
	FROM		media_reviews a, media_review_types b
	
	WHERE		a.book_number IN (select distinct c.book_number from categories a, category_book_mapping b, book_author_mapping c where a.category_number = b.category_number and a.category_active_flag = 1 and b.book_number = c.book_number)
	AND			a.book_number = ?
	AND			a.media_review_type_number = b.media_review_type_number
	
	ORDER BY	b.media_review_type_sort_order ASC, media_review_rating DESC, media_review_title ASC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821
Parameter #4(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_reader_reviews_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=174ms, Records=42) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_reader_reviews_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
select 		a.reader_review_number, a.book_number, a.reader_review_approved_flag, a.reader_review_dt,
				COALESCE(NULLIF(LTRIM(RTRIM(m.discourse_username)), ''), NULLIF(LTRIM(RTRIM(a.reader_review_reviewer_name)), '')) AS reader_review_reviewer_name,
				a.reader_review_reviewer_email_address, a.reader_review_reviewer_from_locale, a.reader_review_recommended, a.reader_review_rating, a.reader_review_title, a.reader_review_description, ISNULL(a.like_count, 0) AS like_count,
    			b.book_title,
    			ISNULL(e.edit_count, 0) AS edit_count,
    			e.last_edit_dt,
    			a.member_number AS review_member_number
    from 		reader_reviews a
    LEFT OUTER JOIN (
    	SELECT reader_review_number, COUNT(*) AS edit_count, MAX(edited_dt) AS last_edit_dt
    	FROM   reader_review_edits
    	GROUP BY reader_review_number
    ) e ON e.reader_review_number = a.reader_review_number
    LEFT OUTER JOIN members m ON m.member_number = a.member_number,
    			books b
    where 		a.book_number IN (select distinct c.book_number from categories a, category_book_mapping b, book_author_mapping c where a.category_number = b.category_number and a.category_active_flag = 1 and b.book_number = c.book_number)
    and 		a.book_number = ?
    and 		a.reader_review_approved_flag = 1
    and 		a.book_number = b.book_number
    

    order by a.reader_review_dt DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_book_awards_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=6ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_book_awards_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
select 		c.book_awards_category_number, c.book_awards_category_name, c.book_awards_category_sort_order,
				m.book_awards_mapping_number, m.book_award_dt,
                a.book_award_number, a.book_award_image, a.book_award_name
                
                
	from 		book_awards_mapping m
	inner join 	book_awards_category c on c.book_awards_category_number = m.book_awards_category_number
    inner join	book_awards a on a.book_award_number = c.book_award_number
    
	where 		m.book_number = ?
    
    order by	c.book_awards_category_sort_order ASC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_bb_runner_ups (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=5ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_book_awards_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
select	book_number
    
    from	category_book_mapping a, categories b, top_categories t
    
    where	t.top_category_number = b.top_category_number
    and		b.category_number = a.category_number
    and		t.top_category_number = 9
    and		a.book_number = ?
    and		b.category_visible_flag = 1
	and		a.book_number not in (	select book_number 
    									from 		book_awards_mapping m
													inner join 	book_awards_category c on c.book_awards_category_number = m.book_awards_category_number
    												inner join	book_awards a on a.book_award_number = c.book_award_number
                                    	where m.book_number = ? 
                                    	and a.book_award_number = 7)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_liked_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=8ms, Records=3) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_liked_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT 		b.book_title, b.book_number,
    			c.book_title "referenced_book_title", c.book_number AS "liked_book_number", c.book_short_summary as "liked_short_summary",
            	e.*,
                CASE WHEN datalength(e.author_middle_initial) > 0 
                	 THEN e.author_first_name + ' ' + e.author_middle_initial + '. ' + e.author_last_name
					 ELSE e.author_first_name + ' ' + e.author_last_name
					 END AS "author_name",
				(select top 1 edition_publish_dt from editions where editions.book_number = c.book_number order by edition_publish_dt DESC) as 'sortdate',
				(select count(*) from book_author_mapping m where m.author_number = d.author_number)
				+
				(select count(*) from ezine_previews where ezine_preview_bb_author_link = d.author_number and ezine_preview_bb_link =0)
				 as 'liked_author_bookcount'
                
	FROM 		liked a
	INNER JOIN	books b ON b.book_number = a.book_number
	INNER JOIN	books c ON c.book_number = a.liked_book_number
	INNER JOIN	book_author_mapping d ON c.book_number = d.book_number
	INNER JOIN	authors e ON d.author_number = e.author_number
    
    WHERE 		a.book_number = ?
    
	ORDER BY 	sortdate desc, c.book_title
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_categories_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=5ms, Records=14) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_categories_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
select 		distinct a.category_number, a.top_category_number, a.category_name, a.category_description, a.category_meta_keywords, a.category_active_flag, a.category_visible_flag, a.category_member_only_flag, a.category_qry_template, a.category_sort_order, a.category_tag_size,
    			b.*
	
    from 		categories a
	left join	top_categories b on a.top_category_number = b.top_category_number
	left join	category_book_mapping c on c.category_number = a.category_number
	
    where 		a.category_active_flag = 1
    and 		a.category_visible_flag = 1
	and 		c.book_number = ?
	

    order by 	b.top_category_sort_order, b.top_category_name, a.category_sort_order, a.category_name
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

bb_review (Datasource=, Time=0ms, Records=1) in /root/website/reading_guides/detail/index.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT media_review, reviewer_number from get_media_reviews_by_book_id where media_review_type_number = 9
get_arc_idfk (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=26ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk,a.discourse_flag
    FROM 		arcs a
    INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews e on e.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
    
	
        WHERE 		e.ezine_preview_bb_link = ? 
    AND DATALENGTH(a.arc_forumidfk) > 0 AND arc_obc_flag=1
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_integer) = 4821

get_arc_idfk_legacy (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=4ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk,a.discourse_flag
    FROM 		arcs a
    INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews e on e.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
    
	
        WHERE 		e.ezine_preview_bb_link = ? 
    AND DATALENGTH(a.arc_forumidfk) > 0 AND arc_obc_flag=1 AND a.discourse_flag = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_integer) = 4821

obc_discussions (Datasource=booktalk_new, Time=88ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT 		t.name,
                m.title, m.body,
                u.username, t.id,
				(SELECT COUNT(*) from booktalk_messages where threadidfk = t.id) AS	"responses"
                
    FROM 		booktalk_forums f
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_threads t on t.forumidfk = f.id
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_messages m on m.posted = t.lastpostcreated
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_users u on u.id = m.useridfk
    
    WHERE 	f.id = ?
    AND 	f.active = 1
	AND		t.active = 1
    
    ORDER BY t.name, t.messages DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) =

searchResults (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=60ms, Records=30) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title
					FROM DiscourseSearchResults
					
        WHERE 		book_number = ? 
                    AND topic_id IS NOT NULL
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821

get_ezine_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=5ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_ezine_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT a.ezine_type_number
	FROM ezines a
	WHERE a.ezine_number = 1
get_ezine_by_book_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=62ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_ezine_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT TOP 1  
                a.ezine_short_title, a. ezine_boxed_content_title, a.ezine_boxed_content, a.ezine_review, a.ezine_review_2,
                b.edition_paperback_flag, b.edition_publish_dt, b.edition_isbn,
                c.book_title, c.book_sub_title, c.book_reading_guide, c.book_excerpt, c.book_number,
                e.author_first_name, e.author_middle_initial, e.author_last_name, e.author_number, 
                f.author_info_biography, 
                g.ezine_number, g.ezine_dt, g.ezine_bbsays_flag,
				i.article_category_number, i.article_category_name
		
	FROM    	ezine_edition_mapping AS a 
		
	INNER JOIN 	editions AS b ON (a.edition_number = b.edition_number)
	INNER JOIN 	books AS c ON (b.book_number = c.book_number )
	INNER JOIN 	book_author_mapping AS d ON (c.book_number = d.book_number )
	INNER JOIN 	authors AS e ON (d.author_number = e.author_number )
	INNER JOIN 	author_info AS f ON (e.author_number = f.author_number)
	INNER JOIN 	ezines AS g ON (a.ezine_number = g.ezine_number)
	LEFT JOIN	article_ezine_edition_mapping h ON h.ezine_edition_mapping_number = a.ezine_edition_mapping_number
	LEFT JOIN	article_categories i ON i.article_category_number = h.article_category_number

	WHERE		c.book_number = ?
	AND			g.ezine_bbsays_flag = 1
	AND			g.ezine_active_flag = 1
	
	
	ORDER BY 		g.ezine_dt DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

check_permalink (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=16ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT 	count(*) as "count"
    FROM 	books
    WHERE 	book_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0

check_editors_choice (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=3ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT 	count(*) as "count"
    FROM 	books
    WHERE 	book_number = ?
    AND		book_number IN (SELECT		top 4 a.book_number
                            FROM		editors_choice a 
                            WHERE		editors_choice_dt < getdate()
                            ORDER BY	editors_choice_dt DESC)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

check_free_ezine (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=7ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT 		count(*) as "count"
    FROM    	ezine_edition_mapping AS a
    INNER JOIN 	ezines b ON b.ezine_number = a.ezine_number
    INNER JOIN	editions c ON c.edition_number = a.edition_number
    WHERE 		c.book_number = ?
	AND			ezine_edition_free_review_flag = 1
	AND			dateadd(ww,4,b.ezine_dt) > getdate()
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

check_cat_73 (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=10ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT 		count(*) as "count"
    FROM    	books AS b
    INNER JOIN 	category_book_mapping AS c ON c.book_number = b.book_number
    WHERE 		b.book_number = ?
	AND			c.category_number = 73
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_ezine_status (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=1ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT 	top 1 g.ezine_active_flag, ezine_dt, book_title
FROM		ezine_edition_mapping AS a 
INNER JOIN	editions AS b ON (a.edition_number = b.edition_number)
INNER JOIN	books AS c ON (b.book_number = c.book_number)
INNER JOIN	ezines AS g ON (a.ezine_number = g.ezine_number)
WHERE		c.book_number = ?
ORDER BY	g.ezine_dt DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

check_old_ezine (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=1ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT 		count(*) as "count"
    FROM    	ezine_edition_mapping AS a
    INNER JOIN 	ezines b ON b.ezine_number = a.ezine_number
    INNER JOIN	editions c ON c.edition_number = a.edition_number
    WHERE 		c.book_number = ?
	AND			datediff(mm,b.ezine_dt,getdate()) > 12
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_ezine_status (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=3ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_flag_by_book_id.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT 	top 1 g.ezine_active_flag, ezine_dt, book_title
FROM		ezine_edition_mapping AS a 
INNER JOIN	editions AS b ON (a.edition_number = b.edition_number)
INNER JOIN	books AS c ON (b.book_number = c.book_number)
INNER JOIN	ezines AS g ON (a.ezine_number = g.ezine_number)
WHERE		c.book_number = ?
ORDER BY	g.ezine_dt DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_coauthor (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=0ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
select 		book_number, 
            			CASE	WHEN datalength(d.author_middle_initial) > 1 
				                THEN d.author_first_name + ' ' + d.author_middle_initial + ' ' + d.author_last_name
				                ELSE d.author_first_name + ' ' + d.author_last_name
                        END "author",
                        d.author_number
            from		book_author_mapping e
            inner join	authors d ON e.author_number = d.author_number
            where		e.book_number = ?
			order by	book_author_mapping_number ASC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

existingResults (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=69ms, Records=30) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:57.057
SELECT id, last_updated
        FROM DiscourseSearchResults
        WHERE book_number = ?
        ORDER BY last_updated DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=175ms, Records=30) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
DELETE FROM DiscourseSearchResults
                WHERE book_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=12ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 26238
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 3816
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = I'm now reading https://www.bookbrowse.com/bb_briefs/detail/index.cfm/ezine_preview_number/23451/the-young-will-remember%20jacket The Young Will Remember by Eve Chung. Her earlier book, Daughters of Shandong , was a 5 star read for me and I think this new one will be as well.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Diane_Jones
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (5/21/2026)

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=20ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 18464
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 2303
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Here are the latest BookBrowse mug winners for the questions to our visiting authors: Eve J. Chung ( https://www.bookbrowse.com/reviews/index.cfm/book_number/4821/daughters-of-shandong Daughters of Shandong ): @Jorene_J Princess Joy L. Perry ( https://www.bookbrowse.com/bb_briefs/detail/index.cfm...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = kim.kovacs
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Ask the Author mug winners

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=53ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 16793
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 2624
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Thanks for being here, Eve, it's been a real pleasure chatting with you. I really appreciate all the time and thought you gave to your answers. Best of luck to you, and I can't wait to read what you come up with next!
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = kim.kovacs
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = BookBrowsers Ask Eve J. Chung, author of Daughters of Shandong

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=54ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 16784
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 2916
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Let's see… So last week I was fortunate enough to read two absolutely wonderful novels. The first, https://www.bookbrowse.com/bb_briefs/detail/index.cfm/ezine_preview_number/23451/the-young-will-remember The Young Will Remember by Eve J. Chung, won't be out until May - but be on the lookout for i...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = kim.kovacs
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (11/6/2025)

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=31ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 16715
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 2912
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Just a reminder that Eve J. Chung, author of Daughters of Shandong, will be visiting us Monday, November 3 - Wednesday, November 5. Click here to follow the discussion. Those who take the time to ask the author a question will be entered to win a BookBrowse mug after the discussion closes.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = kim.kovacs
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Eve J. Chung author Q&A

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=58ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 16714
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 2904
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Just a reminder that Eve J. Chung, author of Daughters of Shandong, will be visiting us Monday, November 3 - Wednesday, November 5. Click here to follow the discussion. Those who take the time to ask the author a question will be entered to win a BookBrowse mug after the discussion closes.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = kim.kovacs
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (10/30/2025)

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=46ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 16613
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 2896
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Finishing up https://www.bookbrowse.com/reviews/index.cfm/book_number/4821/daughters-of-shandong Daughters of Shandong in prep for Eve Chung's visit with us in a few weeks. I generally don't re-read books, but I'm enjoying this one even more the second time around. Of course, as I get older, I fi...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = kim.kovacs
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (10/23/2025)

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=22ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 16476
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 2877
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Finished up https://www.bookbrowse.com/bb_briefs/detail/index.cfm/ezine_preview_number/23189/house-of-leaves House of Leaves - fascinating book - as well as https://www.bookbrowse.com/bb_briefs/detail/index.cfm/ezine_preview_number/23249/whalefall Whalefall by Daniel Kraus. Thanks to the folks he...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = kim.kovacs
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (10/16/2025)

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=64ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 12445
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1821
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = I found Di to be very very selfish and only interested in saving herself with no thought to how her actions could affect her sister and mother. I think in the end Di was an impulsive person and in the moment, perhaps because she was so young and feared that she may not have a tomorrow, so she was...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Teresa_L
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Di often calls Hai a coward. What kinds of bravery does each character exhibit? How does each character's bravery (or lack thereof) shape the family's story?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=73ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 11962
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1828
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Taiwan celebrates the history of China in the National Palace Museum. The Chiang Kai Shek memorial is breathtaking. The people are friendly and pure capitalists at heart.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Vivian_H
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Have you traveled to China or Taiwan? If so, what were some interesting experiences or observations that you encountered? If not, would you like to vacation there if you had the opportunity?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=67ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 11882
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 2044
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = ...of the Child by Niall Williams, Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge, Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, The King's Messenger by Susan Kearsley.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Luisa_H
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What was your last 5-star read, and what made you choose it?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=80ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:58.058
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 11217
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1839
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What an amazing story about China from 1948 to 1960, a time when girls didn't matter in Chinese culture. The author, Eve J. Chung says this is fiction, yet there is so much about China's history that is true. I loved all the characters (well not Nai Nai though she represents the elders in Chinese...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Ruth_Hollandsworth
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Overall, what did you think of Daughters of Shandong? (no spoilers, please!)

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=191ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 11195
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 2197
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = We've discussed Hai's father and grandfather, but haven't talked about her cousin, her uncle, and the several men they meet on their perilous journey. How does the behavior of these men compare with what we've come to understand about Chinese culture?
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Carol_B
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = How does the behavior of Hai's Uncle Sen and the other men in Daughters of Shandong compare with what we’ve come to understand about Chinese culture?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=48ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 11017
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1824
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Im not sure I could forgive any of them, the father was a spineless coward and the grandmother was just plain evil. I would pray that I never saw them again and cut them out of my life!
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Teresa_L
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = If you were either Hai or Di, could you forgive your father? What about your grandmother and grandfather?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=59ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 10770
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1831
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = His motivation was to save himself and be an obedient son. It was not clear whether he was aware of the consequences of his actions on his wife and daughters.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Audrey_S
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Did knowing the book is based on Eve Chung’s grandmother’s experiences change the way you approached the novel, and if so, how?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=28ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 10696
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1838
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Readers of historical fiction as well as readers of memoirs/narrative nonfiction will probably enjoy this book.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Kathleen_K
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What audience would you recommend Daughters of Shandong to? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=27ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 10387
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1823
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Nai Nai is an antagonist in the novel. She represents all that is cruel and most oppressive about traditional Chinese culture before the Communist takeover. She is suspicious and distrustful of the workers the Angs employ, always suspecting them of trying to rob her. Nai Nai is the exemplar of th...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Lillian_T
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Is there an antagonist in Daughters of Shandong? If so, who or what do you think it is, and why?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=48ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 10184
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 2004
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = I thoroughly enjoyed Daughters of Shandong by Eve J Chung - goo recommendation, Lynne!
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Diane_Jones
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = To what audience would you recommend The Girls of Good Fortune? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=17ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 10117
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1820
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Hai and Di each face unique obstacles and challenges, and their dreams are not fully realized in the traditional sense. Hai succeeds in her goals of seeking education and Independence rather than relying on the support of others. Her most outstanding accomplishment is realizing she raised a young...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Lillian_T
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Hai and Di each have dreams for themselves. Do they achieve them? If not, was there anything different that they could have or should have done?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=11ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 10071
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1829
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = I agree with others, a lot at the end of story and would have liked to know more about Di.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Dorothy_H
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What did you think of the ending of Daughters of Shandong? Would you have changed anything about it? If so, what?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=17ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 10046
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1837
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Quote: "I knew then and there that my daughter would never kneel to anyone." –The concluding scene of the novel offers a satisfying resolution of everything Hai has worked for, a story of generations of women lifting women up. The thought that Chiang-Yue 's daughter can be independent and never b...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Lillian_T
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Is there a quote or scene in Daughters of Shandong that stood out to you? Why do you suppose it resonated?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=54ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 9775
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1835
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = I also think that without children there would have been a greater chance that the husband would have taken her with him and yes she might have relied on more because she needed all the strength she find to safeguard her childrem
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Carrie_Marlowe
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Hai wonders what her mother would have insisted on joining her husband in Taiwan if she hadn’t been encumbered with her children. What do you think? Would her path have been different without her daughters?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=59ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 9692
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1836
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Yes, I think he made the right decision. He turned down the golden ticket because he didn't want to go to Taiwan. He said "Hong Kong is going to be my home. I'll learn Cantonese in time and maybe, once things are better in the mainland, I could go back and find my mom." He was outgoing and he had...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Sylvia_L
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = At Rennie’s Mill, the girls’ friend Biao-Wu turns down a “golden ticket” to Taiwan, opting to stay in Hong Kong instead. Do you think he made the right decision? Why or why not?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=41ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 9635
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1826
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = It took generations for change within Hai's family. She admired her mother for her resilience, intelligence and resourcefulness troughout their journey to reunite with their father's family. However Mom continued Chinese traditional beliefs that Hai was determined to not pass on to her children. ...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Sylvia_L
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Hai says, "Sometimes, success is something that happens over the course of generations..." Why is it important for her to make this observation? Within your own family or community, have you seen examples that reflect this sentiment?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=17ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 9620
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1834
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Agreed! Di may be hard to like, but I admired her tenacity and desire to survive against immense odds.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Ricki_Aiello
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Di is often portrayed as selfish. When she’s caught stealing the Zhang family’s eggs, she defends herself saying she’s “adapting.” What do you think of her actions here and elsewhere in the book?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=31ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 9412
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1830
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Injustice, especially against women and girls, is rooted in cultural, political, and historical systems. We see how Hai, Di, and their mother are devalued because they are female. This inequality still exists today. The most pressing injustices women and girls continue to face include: Gender-bas...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Karen_M
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What are some of the most pressing injustices that continue to affect women and girls today? What do you think we can do to change them?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=22ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 9349
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1833
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = I don't know that he thought much about leaving them behind. He was just doing what he was told and looking out for himself. He may also have been in denial about what might happen to them.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Vicky_S
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Hai is convinced her father knew that he was leaving his wife and daughters in Shandong with no resources or protection. What do you think his motives were? Do you think he realized how dire their situation would become?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=45ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 9243
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1832
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Yes! I enjoyed learning so much about Chinese culture - I knew there was a preference for boys/sons but didn't know much beyond that. I also wasn't familiar with the war in the 40s. Absolutely fantastic historical fiction (based on true story) - so well written!
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Amber_H
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Did you learn anything new about China’s culture or history from the novel? What surprised you?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=20ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 9241
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1825
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Difficult decisions, many. Regret, hard to say. She was forced to live in the moment. She was in survival mode for most of her life. Her love for her daughters forced her to make the decisions she made. Decisions were moment to moment, day to day. She did what she had to do to get them to Taiwan ...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Joan_G
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Hai's mom makes many difficult decisions. Do you think she regrets any of them? Do you think she is happy at the end of her life?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=20ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 9216
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1827
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Great comment that includes a lot that I left out!
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Donna_M
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = In China, the historical favoritism for boy children has led to terrible consequences for girls and to broad social issues. Are there any harmful traditions in or aspects of your own culture that affected you or people who you know?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=10ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 9126
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1822
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Through the process of abandonment, all 3 learn to rely on each other. Even though Hai and Di are different in their approach to life in general, they did learn to appreciate each other and support their mother. All three did their best to survive even if meant some forgiveness of differences and...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Ann_H
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Familial relationships are important to all the characters. How do Hai's and Di's relationship with their mom evolve throughout the book? What about Hai and Di's relationship with each other?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=5ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 7698
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 1615
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = There are several themes that book clubs could discuss. If you want to read about another immigrant family learning to live in the United States, you might like A Great Country by Shilpi Gowda. If you would like to read more about families during the Chinese Revolution, you might like Daughters o...
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Patricia_Williams
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What audience would you recommend Real Americans to? Is there another book or author you’d recommend that you feel has a similar theme or style?

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=7ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 3312
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 875
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Please join BookBrowse in our book club discussion of Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = system
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = About the Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung Discussion category

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=5ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 2588
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 718
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Daughters of Shandong by Eve Chung. I am enjoying this fast paced, unforgettable and powerful piece of historical fiction!
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Laurie_L
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What book or books are you reading this week? (01/09/2025)

(Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=7ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
INSERT INTO DiscourseSearchResults (book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title, last_updated)
                        VALUES (
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            ?,
                            GETDATE()
                        )
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = 4821
Parameter #2(cf_sql_integer) = 2061
Parameter #3(cf_sql_integer) = 611
Parameter #4(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Daughters of Shandong by Eve Chung is at the top of my list.
Parameter #5(cf_sql_nvarchar) = Roberta_Winchester
Parameter #6(cf_sql_nvarchar) = What book(s) are you excited to read in 2025?

get_coauthor (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=1ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
select 		book_number, 
            			CASE	WHEN datalength(d.author_middle_initial) > 1 
				                THEN d.author_first_name + ' ' + d.author_middle_initial + ' ' + d.author_last_name
				                ELSE d.author_first_name + ' ' + d.author_last_name
                        END "author",
                        d.author_number
            from		book_author_mapping e
            inner join	authors d ON e.author_number = d.author_number
            where		e.book_number = ?
			order by	book_author_mapping_number ASC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_book_image (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=2ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
select 	f.edition_publish_dt "hardcover_publish_dt", f.edition_jacket_image "hardcover_jacket_image", 
            g.edition_publish_dt "paperback_publish_dt", g.edition_jacket_image "paperback_jacket_image"
    
    from   	books a
	left join editions f on a.book_number = f.book_number and f.edition_paperback_flag = 0
	left join editions g on a.book_number = g.book_number and g.edition_paperback_flag = 1
                    
    where 	a.book_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_book_image (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=1ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
select 	f.edition_publish_dt "hardcover_publish_dt", f.edition_jacket_image "hardcover_jacket_image", 
            g.edition_publish_dt "paperback_publish_dt", g.edition_jacket_image "paperback_jacket_image"
    
    from   	books a
	left join editions f on a.book_number = f.book_number and f.edition_paperback_flag = 0
	left join editions g on a.book_number = g.book_number and g.edition_paperback_flag = 1
                    
    where 	a.book_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_coauthor (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=1ms, Records=1) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
select 		book_number, 
            			CASE	WHEN datalength(d.author_middle_initial) > 1 
				                THEN d.author_first_name + ' ' + d.author_middle_initial + ' ' + d.author_last_name
				                ELSE d.author_first_name + ' ' + d.author_last_name
                        END "author",
                        d.author_number
            from		book_author_mapping e
            inner join	authors d ON e.author_number = d.author_number
            where		e.book_number = ?
			order by	book_author_mapping_number ASC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 4821

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=4ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
	
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone2
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=2ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone2

get_member_account_types (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=1ms, Records=2) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_member_account_types.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
select member_account_type_number, member_account_type_name, member_account_type_charge, member_account_type_charge_frequency, member_account_type_postscript, member_account_type_months, member_account_type_stripe_lookup_key
from member_account_types
where member_account_type_number = (select top 1 member_account_type_number
									from member_account_types
									where member_account_type_months = 12
									and member_account_type_public = 1
									order by member_account_type_charge ASC)
									
or member_account_type_number =		(select top 1 member_account_type_number
									from member_account_types
									where member_account_type_months = 3
									and member_account_type_public = 1
									order by member_account_type_charge ASC)
									
order by member_account_type_sort_order ASC
get_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=6ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
SELECT 	top 10 a.arc_number,arc_promo_text,
		b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, 
		(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
				(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
				 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
				 ELSE 0
				 END)
 			from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating

FROM arcs a
INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number

WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
AND arc_obc_flag = 0
AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
AND (select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) > 1
and getdate() <= dateadd(day,1,a.arc_off_ad_dt)

ORDER BY NEWID()
get_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=10ms, Records=3) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
SELECT 	top 3 a.arc_number,arc_promo_text,
			b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, 
			(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
					(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
					 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
					 ELSE 0
					 END)
				from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating

	FROM arcs a
	INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number

	WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
	AND arc_obc_flag = 0
	AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
	AND (select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) > 1

	ORDER BY a.arc_off_ad_dt DESC
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=6ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
	
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone6
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=2ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone6

get_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=1ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
SELECT	a.start_date, a.adid, a.end_date, a.camp_views, a.image_name, a.alt_text, a.views, a.code, a.adsize
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.adid = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112

get_quotes (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=5ms, Records=1) in /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_book_giveaway.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
select top 1 ezine_number, ezine_quote, ezine_quote_title
	    from ezines
	    where len(ezine_quote_title) > 1
	    order by newid()
get_free_newsletters (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=0ms, Records=4, Cached Query) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_newsletters.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
SELECT 	*
    FROM 	free_newsletters
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=5ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
		 	AND a.adid NOT IN (?) 
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = showcase_track
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #4(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=2ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        		AND a.adid NOT IN (?) 
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = showcase_track
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112

get_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=4ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 13:41:59.059
SELECT	a.start_date, a.adid, a.end_date, a.camp_views, a.image_name, a.alt_text, a.views, a.code, a.adsize
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.adid = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 594


Scope Variables

CGI Variables:
AUTH_PASSWORD=
AUTH_TYPE=
AUTH_USER=
CERT_COOKIE=
CERT_FLAGS=
CERT_ISSUER=
CERT_KEYSIZE=
CERT_SECRETKEYSIZE=
CERT_SERIALNUMBER=
CERT_SERVER_ISSUER=
CERT_SERVER_SUBJECT=
CERT_SUBJECT=
CF_TEMPLATE_PATH=/root/website/reading_guides/detail/index.cfm
CONTENT_LENGTH=
CONTENT_TYPE=
CONTEXT_PATH=
GATEWAY_INTERFACE=
HTTPS=
HTTPS_KEYSIZE=
HTTPS_SECRETKEYSIZE=
HTTPS_SERVER_ISSUER=
HTTPS_SERVER_SUBJECT=
HTTP_ACCEPT=*/*
HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING=gzip, br, zstd, deflate
HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE=
HTTP_CONNECTION=upgrade
HTTP_COOKIE=CFTOKEN=83409aa70fe6693c-222EA4C4-08C5-E523-5B67C859391DFE61; CFID=4102302; CFCLIENT_BOOKBROWSE=order%3Dp%23member%5Fnumber%3D0%23member%5Factive%5Fflag%3D0%23member%5Flogged%5Fin%5Fflag%3D0%23library%5Fuser%5Fflag%3D0%23view%3Dbooks%23; CFGLOBALS=urltoken%3DCFID%23%3D4102302%26CFTOKEN%23%3D83409aa70fe6693c%2D222EA4C4%2D08C5%2DE523%2D5B67C859391DFE61%23lastvisit%3D%7Bts%20%272026%2D06%2D01%2013%3A41%3A56%27%7D%23hitcount%3D159%23timecreated%3D%7Bts%20%272026%2D06%2D01%2013%3A41%3A32%27%7D%23cftoken%3D83409aa70fe6693c%2D222EA4C4%2D08C5%2DE523%2D5B67C859391DFE61%23cfid%3D4102302%23; FREEACCESSCOUNT=0
HTTP_HOST=dev.bookbrowse.com
HTTP_REFERER=
HTTP_URL=
HTTP_USER_AGENT=Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)
LOCAL_ADDR=127.0.0.1
PATH_INFO=/book_number/4821
PATH_TRANSLATED=/root/website/reading_guides/detail/index.cfm
QUERY_STRING=
REMOTE_ADDR=127.0.0.1
REMOTE_HOST=127.0.0.1
REMOTE_USER=
REQUEST_METHOD=GET
SCRIPT_NAME=/reading_guides/detail/index.cfm
SERVER_NAME=dev.bookbrowse.com
SERVER_PORT=8500
SERVER_PORT_SECURE=0
SERVER_PROTOCOL=HTTP/1.1
SERVER_SOFTWARE=
WEB_SERVER_API=
Client Variables:
cfid=4102302
cftoken=83409aa70fe6693c-222EA4C4-08C5-E523-5B67C859391DFE61
hitcount=179
lastvisit={ts '2026-06-01 13:41:59'}
library_user_flag=0
member_active_flag=0
member_logged_in_flag=0
member_number=0
order=p
timecreated={ts '2026-06-01 13:41:32'}
urltoken=CFID=4102302&CFTOKEN=83409aa70fe6693c-222EA4C4-08C5-E523-5B67C859391DFE61
view=books
Cookie Variables:
CFCLIENT_BOOKBROWSE=order=p#member_number=0#member_active_flag=0#member_logged_in_flag=0#library_user_flag=0#view=books#
CFGLOBALS=urltoken=CFID#=4102302&CFTOKEN#=83409aa70fe6693c-222EA4C4-08C5-E523-5B67C859391DFE61#lastvisit={ts '2026-06-01 13:41:56'}#hitcount=159#timecreated={ts '2026-06-01 13:41:32'}#cftoken=83409aa70fe6693c-222EA4C4-08C5-E523-5B67C859391DFE61#cfid=4102302#
CFID=4102302
CFTOKEN=83409aa70fe6693c-222EA4C4-08C5-E523-5B67C859391DFE61
FREEACCESSCOUNT=0
Session Variables:
cfid=4102302
cftoken=83409aa70fe6693c-222EA4C4-08C5-E523-5B67C859391DFE61
sessionid=BOOKBROWSE_4102302_83409aa70fe6693c-222EA4C4-08C5-E523-5B67C859391DFE61
urltoken=CFID=4102302&CFTOKEN=83409aa70fe6693c-222EA4C4-08C5-E523-5B67C859391DFE61
URL Parameters:
book_number=4821
Debug Rendering Time: 21 ms