The Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 in the library's conference room.
Upcoming in 2023:
January 18- The Ride of Her Life: the true story of a woman, her horse, and their last-chance journey across America, by Elizabeth Letts
This is the true story of Annie Wilkins (a 63-year-old Maine farmer) who in 1954 embarked on a cross-country journey on her horse, Tarzan. She had no money. She'd just lost her farm and was told by her doctor she only had two more years to live. What a story. What a ride!
February 15- The Spymistress: a novel, by Jennifer Chiaverini
Set during the Civil War era, this historical novel was inspired by the true-life actions of the Union spy, Elizbeth Van Lew. Elizabeth risked her fortune, her place in Virginia society, and her life to spy for the Union. Chiaverini brings the time period and Elizabeth's story to life.
March 15- Angels & Insects: two novellas, by A. S. Byatt
These historical intricate novellas are set in Victorian times and explore a variety of themes including science and faith, and the nature of happiness in marriage.
April 19- Wild Swans: three daughters of China, by Jung Chang
This biography/autobiography tells the stories of three generations of Chinese women. Chang's grandmother had bound feet and was a concubine. Chang's mother was a member of Mao's commmunist party. Chang witnessed the Cultural Revolution and later made her way to a university in England where she currently lives.
New members are always welcome!
Upcoming in 2023:
January 18- The Ride of Her Life: the true story of a woman, her horse, and their last-chance journey across America, by Elizabeth Letts
This is the true story of Annie Wilkins (a 63-year-old Maine farmer) who in 1954 embarked on a cross-country journey on her horse, Tarzan. She had no money. She'd just lost her farm and was told by her doctor she only had two more years to live. What a story. What a ride!
February 15- The Spymistress: a novel, by Jennifer Chiaverini
Set during the Civil War era, this historical novel was inspired by the true-life actions of the Union spy, Elizbeth Van Lew. Elizabeth risked her fortune, her place in Virginia society, and her life to spy for the Union. Chiaverini brings the time period and Elizabeth's story to life.
March 15- Angels & Insects: two novellas, by A. S. Byatt
These historical intricate novellas are set in Victorian times and explore a variety of themes including science and faith, and the nature of happiness in marriage.
April 19- Wild Swans: three daughters of China, by Jung Chang
This biography/autobiography tells the stories of three generations of Chinese women. Chang's grandmother had bound feet and was a concubine. Chang's mother was a member of Mao's commmunist party. Chang witnessed the Cultural Revolution and later made her way to a university in England where she currently lives.
New members are always welcome!
