BIAGB Book Club
Bring your lunch and your love of reading to this midday book club. Each month, we discuss a different book in a welcoming and relaxed environment. From bestselling fiction to compelling non-fiction, there’s always something new to explore. For a complete list of the books we've read, click here.
When: Third Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM
Where: Library Conference Room
May 21
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
"It's never the disasters you see coming that finally come to pass - it's the ones you don't expect at all," says Julia, in this spellbinding novel of catastrophe and survival. Luminous, suspenseful, unforgettable, The Age of Miracles tells the haunting and beautiful story of Julia and her family as they struggle to live in a time of extraordinary change.
June 18
The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis
A New York Public LIbrary superintendent's wife reevaluates her priorities upon joining a woman's suffrage group in 1913, decades before her granddaughter's efforts to save an exhibit expose tragic family secrets.
July 16
One Summer, America; 1927 by Bill Bryson
Bryson chronicles the events and personalities of the summer of 1927, when Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic, Ruth closed in on the home run record, Capone tightened his grip on bootlegging, the first true "talkie" was filmed, and Americans in general attempted and accomplished outsized things
August 20
Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule by Jennifer Chiavernini
Julia Grant, beloved as Ullyses S. Grant’s wife and the First Lady, grappled with a profound and complex relationship with Jule, the slave who was her namesake. While Julia spoke out for women -- Union and Confederate -- she continued to hold Jule as a slave behind Union lines. Upon the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, Jule claimed her freedom and rose to prominence as a businesswoman in her own right.
Hooked On Books
Whether you’re into contemporary fiction, historical drama, or page-turning mysteries, Hooked on Books is perfect for readers who enjoy a wide variety of genres. Join us for lively evening discussions that dive deep into each month’s featured title. For a complete list of the books we've read, click here.
When: Second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM
Where: Library Conference Room
March 12
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
A four-year-old Mi'kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a tragic mystery that haunts the survivors, unravels a community, and remains unsolved for nearly fifty years.
April 9
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Shot through with the indulgent pleasures of life among New York's one-percenters, Pineapple Street is an addictive, escapist novel that sparkles with wit. Full of recognizable, lovable -- if fallible -- characters, it's about the peculiar unknowability of someone else's family, the miles between the haves and have-nots, and the insanity of first love - all wrapped in a deliciously funny, sharply observed debut of family, love, and class.
May 14
The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland
Told from the perspectives of four people whose actions during the inferno changed the course of history, is a historical fiction about an incendiary tragedy that shocked a young nation and tore apart a community in a single night.
Outer Edge
Explore new worlds and daring adventures with Outer Edge, our book club dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, and horror lovers. From epic space operas to magical realms, we celebrate the imagination in every form. For a complete list of the books we've read, click here.
When: Third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM
Where: Library Galleries B&C
March 20
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
When Louise finds out her parents have died, she dreads going home. She doesn't want to deal with her family home, stuffed to the rafters with remnants of her parents' obsessions. Most of all, she doesn't want to deal with her brother, Mark, who resents her success. Unfortunately, she'll need his help to get the house ready for sale. But some houses don't want to be sold, and their home has other plans for both of them...
April 17
Hyperion by Dan Simmons
On the world called Hyperion, awaits creatures called the Shrike. There are those who worship it, fear it, and those who have vowed to destroy it. As the galaxy teeters on the brink of war, seven pilgrims set forth a final voyage to seek answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope - and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands.
May 15
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
In the near future, a civil servant is assigned to assist and monitor an "expat", Commander Graham Gore, a figure from the past brought to the present to test the feasibility of time travel. As their relationship deepens over time, she finds herself falling in love with him, facing unexpected consequences, and the difficult decision of whether her actions can alter the future.