The biography and nonfiction book club meets the second sunday of each month unless rescheduled because of holidaysweather. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. Dec 20, 2019 lets start off 2020 right with the best book club books. For more information, please call roberta koscielski at 3094972186. This 27,300 sq ft building offers meeting space, public computers, free wifi, and access to printing and fax services. Nonfiction book club picks indian prairie public library. Past books include devil in the white city, the soloist, water for elephants, freakanomics, age of innocence, and the book thief.
A new history of the world by peter frankopan monday, march 30 last hope. As first lady of the united states of america, she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive white house in. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private. Nonfiction book group cary memorial library, lexington. The book is full of heartwrenching and eyeopening stories, from a woman in indiana whose benefits are literally cut off as she lays dying to a family in pennsylvania in daily fear of losing their daughter because they fit a certain statistical profile. We have a variety of book groups meeting at the library from kids books to adult non fiction we have it all. This curated list covers the gamut of non fiction, from compelling war stories to key feminist texts, to unbelievable struggles for survival, to tales of life in the. Otsego district library is temporarily closed due to covid 19 all programs cancelled until further notice updates on our facebook page. Upcoming book clubs african writers book club canceled tuesday, april 21, 2020 12. A book club for people looking to read thoughtprovoking books. Our non fiction book club meets most 4th mondays of the month at 11 am unless otherwise noted at the plum lake library. March and april meetings have been canceled, and we will update as soon as we are able to make future plans.
Pick up a copy of the next nonfiction book club book at the library. Narrative nonfiction past titles falmouth public library. Aug 21, 2017 ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Libraries closed through at least may 4 all library. Smart kidz club kids books, online kids books store.
As always, thanks for being part of nonfiction book club. Meetings take place in the main level meeting room. Becoming in a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, michelle obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. Nonfiction book club district of columbia public library. While fiction transports us to imaginary worlds, the best nonfiction books allow us to get lost in someone elses real story. Libraries have long served as a natural place for hosting book clubs.
Check the book covers below for the date we will be discussing each book. Andrew carnegie is perhaps the most famous supporter and benefactor of libraries. From biographies to historical works and humorous true stories, these reads will satisfy any fiction fan. This months book is annihilation by jeff vandermeer. There are memoirs set in portland, oregon, boca raton, florida and the upper east side of. Books are available at the library or via interlibrary loan.
Discover new authors, meet new people, and enjoy some time at your library. Book group best bets nonfiction by seattle librarians a staffcreated list. Of course, not all book club nonfiction is politically focused, and some. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. Its 2018, and weve all heard the phrase new year, new youbut heres the thing. Nonfiction books can be a great addition to any book club and offer a nice change of pace from typical reading group fiction selections. Past books include devil in the white city, the soloist, water for elephants, freakanomics, age of innocence, and the book. Summerglen branch summerglen branch nonfiction book club. On the fiftieth anniversary of the first lunar landing, acclaimed historian douglas brinkley takes a fresh look at the american space program, president john f.
What does the author celebrate or criticize in the culture. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Join the west end library non fiction book club for a discussion of lets explore diabetes with owls by david sedaris. A new history of the world by peter frankopan monday, february 24 silk roads. South regional library opened in 2010 to replace the parkwood branch of the durham county library. Non fiction book club questions westfield memorial library. Come and join the conversation with our newest book club. Biographynonfiction book club the biography and nonfiction book club meets the second sunday of each month unless rescheduled because of holidaysweather. Join us for coffee and conversation as we discuss possible themes and titles for this new and exciting group. The club meetings are still held quarterly on the first thursday of the month at 2 pm upstairs in the board room. No ground rules about what we readwhatever nonfiction sounds interesting. Keeping nonfiction book club questions simple, but open ended, will allow for plenty of opinions and. A carefully curated digital library that allows young children easy access to narrated and illustrated ebooks.
To report an ada accessibility issue, request accessibility assistance regarding our website content, or to request a specific electronic format, please contact the county ada coordinator 772 32031, florida relay 711, or complete our ada accessibility feedback form. For each book club, i handpick 10 or more selections, which encompass fantasy, realistic fiction, graphic novels, narrative nonfiction, and expository nonfiction. If you would like to join the club please call the library at 9704291900 or email. The nonfiction book club meets the first tuesday of every month at apache junction public library, at 1. This curated list covers the gamut of nonfiction, from compelling war stories to key feminist texts, to unbelievable struggles for survival, to tales of life in the culinary trade. Please do share your favorite book club nonfiction books by posting below. Martin county is committed to ensuring website accessibility for people with disabilities. Join us on the 4th friday of the month for our nonfiction book club. The nonfiction book club meets at the toronto reference library which hosts and co sponsors the group.
Some were published in 2019, while others are upcoming releases to get on your library holds list. We like true crime, magical realism, book club favorites, classics. A book club sponsored by durham county library that meets at east regional library. Hawkesbury library s true crime online book club 5 members last activity apr 08, 2020 07. Asking the right questions can mean the difference between a dull, lackluster book club and an inspiring and engaging one. May 23, 2019 the non fiction book club meets on the 2nd tuesday of each month at 7 pm. Keeping non fiction book club questions simple, but open ended, will allow for plenty of opinions and encourage discussion among members. The library offers an evening book club for working adults and night owls. The friends provides support and resources for houston public library programs program application individuals, groups, and organizations interested in collaborating with hpl by offering a public program, e. The nonfiction book club meets at the pitkin county library to discuss a new, challenging, and interesting book each month.
By using these simple starter questions, nonfiction books can be introduced to the club with ease and can ensure that future meetings will be filled with intelligent discussions and the exciting exchanging of ideas. Come join us for terrific discussions around popular and classic books. Share your thirst for knowledge with others while discussing nonfiction books. Events subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. If you like to read non fiction, this is the place. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. Simply click on the title of the book club if you want more information. Oct 16, 2019 non fiction books provide a change of pace and inspire thoughtprovoking conversations based on reallife events. The train dreams book club is a place to enjoy riveting, diverse discussion of new literary and popular fiction. Join us for book clubs around nashville with these joint ventures between npl and community organizations. About the branch south regional library opened in 2010 to replace the parkwood branch of the durham county library. Members suggest titles through the discussion board and when first joining. Similiar to our list of 100 fiction books to read in a lifetime, this list of 50 non fiction books contains recommendations you might actually read if you havent already. We meet at the north branch of the peoria public library, 3001 west grand parkway, from 3.
American moonshot this month we will be discussing american moonshot. Library nonfiction book club mansfield public library. If you would like to join the club please call the library at 9704291900 or email jeffrey bradley at jeffrey. Current titles 20192020 june the library book by susan. Why or why not has the topic been dealt with objectively or is the authors point of view clear. The library book confronts the issue of street people patronizing the library. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to. For more information and this months book title visit.
An asl american sign language interpreter will be provided for this program if requested at least 7 days in advance. Book discussion groups and events pitkin county library. Nonfiction book club this dropin book group reads and discusses a variety of nonfiction from urban tomato farming to presidential biographies. This group meets at the library on the last tuesday of every month at 6 pm except where noted. Nonfiction book club meetup group toronto, on meetup. Bozeman public library book club will meet online in april.
Nonfiction book club join us for some serious and not so serious discussion of contemporary nonfiction the third tuesday of every month in the gegan room. Questions to consider for non fiction if your book is a cultural portrait of life in another country, or different region of your own country, start with these questions. Here is an alphabetical list of titles we have read since the book club began in september, 2009. Kennedy and the great space race by douglas brinkley. Similiar to our list of 100 fiction books to read in a lifetime, this list of 50 nonfiction books contains recommendations you might actually read if you havent already. Learning center unless indicated otherwise contact. Brought to you by the yavapai library network and the yavapai county free library district. Lets start off 2020 right with the best book club books. Durham county library hosts book clubs on a wide range of genres and topics. At the meeting, one or more volunteer facilitators presents a prepared list of questions for discussion.
The author presents a history of racial discrimination in the united states and a narrative of his own personal experiences of contemporary race relations. Nonfiction is an account or representation of a subject which is presented as fact. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. The non fiction book club is for people looking to read thoughtful intelligent books. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. And this year, there are plenty on the docket that you wont be able to put down. Becoming as first lady of the united states of america, she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive white house in history. Do you have your own book club or want to start one. Non fiction books provide a change of pace and inspire thoughtprovoking conversations based on reallife events. Copies of books up for discussion are available to borrow from the ground floor check out desk first come first serve. Tuesday, june 11 killing the rising sun by bill oreilly tuesday, july 9 three dog nightmare by chuck negron tuesday, august the watchers by stephen alford tuesday, september 10 the lives of ants. I also include reading levels ranging from easy readers to beginning chapters in my younger clubs and short, easy chapter books and nonfiction as well as more challenging titles in my.
Heres a list of book clubs at our libraries for all ages. All book clubs are free and open to the public no membership required, just stop in. There are currently three book clubs that meet at weston public library. However, non fiction books are not yet as popular as their fiction counterparts as. Come by to pick up the latest copy, then come back and share your thoughts. A book club for fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror literature. Check the events calendar for upcoming titles and meetings. Just because the library is closed to the public doesnt mean we dont still want to talk about books. Using nonfiction in book clubs for tweens school library.