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
December 18
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel - This book details the incredible story of the art thief, Stephane Breitwieser, who along with his girlfriend, stole more than 200 art works across Europe. His thefts took place in broad daylight and his only tool was his Swiss Army knife.
January 15
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon - In 1789 Maine, midwife and healer Martha Ballard, who is good at keeping secrets, investigates a shocking murder linked to an alleged rape that has shaken her small town, especially when her diary lands at the center of the scandal, threatening to tear both her family and her community apart.
February 19
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides - Theo Faber, a criminal psychotherapist, is determined to get an artist who shot her husband and then never spoke another word to talk, which takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations--a search for the truth that threatens to consume him.
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
December 11
Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
Presents a story of post-war London, a century-old bookstore and three women determined to find their way in a fast-changing world.
January 8
A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen - A Street Cat Named Bob is an inspiring true story by James Bowen. It follows the heartwarming bond between a homeless street musician and a stray cat named Bob, who ultimately transforms each other's lives in the bustling streets of London.
February 12
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead - After Cora, a pre-Civil War Georgia slave, escapes with another slave, Caesar, they seek the help of the Underground Railroad as they flee from state to state and try to evade a slave catcher, Ridgeway, who is determined to return them to the South.
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
December 19
Billy Summers by Stephen King - Billy Summers is a man in a room with a gun. He's a killer for hire and the best in the business. But he'll do the job only if the target is a truly bad guy. And now Billy wants out. But first there is one last hit. Billy is among the best snipers in the world, a decorated Iraq war vet, a Houdini when it comes to vanishing after the job is done. So what could possibly go wrong? How about everything.
January 16
Nimona by N. D. Stevenson -
The story follows the title character, a shapeshifter who joins the disgraced knight Ballister Blackheart in his plans to destroy the over-controlling Institute.
February 20
Lone Women by Victor LaValle - In 1915, Adelaide Henry, after her secret sin killed her parents, sets out for Montana, dragging an enormous steamer trunk that's locked at all times, to become one of the "lone women" taking advantage of the government's offer of free land where she hopes to bury her past.