One thing you can be sure of – there is always a lot going on for booklovers at the Library! You are welcome to join any book discussion group listed. To register, please call the Reference Desk at 456-2400, ext 7.
Upcoming Book Selections and Discussion Schedules
Night Owls – Mondays at 7:30 pm
We read a selection of fiction and nonfiction books on topics of current social and literary interest. Lively discussions always ensue!
- Nov14: At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson
- Dec 12: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford
- Jan 9: Caleb’s Crossing, by Geraldine Brooks
- Feb 13: Supreme Courtship, by Christopher Buckley
- Mar 12: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot
- Apr 9: Astrid and Veronika, by Linda Olsson
- May 14: Confederates in the Attic, by Tony Horwitz
- Jun 11: Amy and Isabelle, by Elizabeth Strout
- Jul 9: The Great Influenza, by John Barry
Snoops in the Stacks – Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
We’re a lively bunch that enjoys reading and talking about mysteries. Many are long-standing mystery lovers and others are new to the genre. What is really interesting is reading authors one might never think to try and being pleasantly surprised, or even better – hooked.
- Nov 8: White Heat, by M.J. McGrath
- Dec 6: Flashback, by Dan Simmons
- Jan 10: One Dog Night, by David Rosenfelt
- Feb 7: The Genius, by Jesse Kellerman
- Mar 6: I’d Know You Anywhere, by Laura Lippman
- Apr 3: Tabloid City, by Pete Hamill
- May 1: Troubled Man, by Henning Mankell
- Jun 5: The Cold Room, by Robert Knightly
Knit One, Read Too – Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
This group features well-known, contemporary writers, primarily (but not exclusively) fiction by women authors. Participants may, if they wish, bring a needlework project to work on during the discussion.
- Nov 2: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot
- Dec 7: A Taste of Death, by P.D. James
- Jan 4: The Paris Wife, by Paula McLain
- Feb 1: Cane River, by Lalita Tademy
- Mar 7: The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood
- Apr 4: A Widow’s Story, by Joyce Carol Oates
- May 2: The Color of Lightning, by Paulette Jiles
- Jun 6: My Name is Mary Sutter, by Robin Oliveira
Great Books – Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Are the “classics” still worth reading? We think they are! Join us as we discuss books that you’ve always wanted to read, or may have read growing up but want to read again!
- Nov 3: The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck
- Dec 1: The Sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., by Washington Irving
- Jan 5: Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte
- Feb 2: Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison
- Mar 1: The Trial, by Franz Kafka
- Apr 5: Schindler’s List, by Thomas Keneally
- May 3: The Prince, by Niccolo Machiavelli
Life Adventures – Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Our lives are full of adventures – difficult and demanding, exciting and exhilarating. The fiction and nonfiction titles selected for this group feature people experiencing life’s many adventures. Won’t you join in the adventure?
- Jan 19: Making Toast, by Roger Rosenblatt
- Mar 22: Left Neglected, by Lisa Genova
- May 17: Room, by Emma Donoghue
- Jun 21: The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio, by Terry Ryan
Anglers & Readers – Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Group reads and discusses books on fishing from a philosophical, adventurous and/or humorous perspective. The books and discussions will focus on why we fish and the rewards of fishing – but the authors may offer a few tips that also make us better anglers.
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Feb 23: A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean
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Mar 29: Trout Bum by John Gierach
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Apr 26: The Armchair Angler edited by Terry Brykczynski and David Reuther
