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ONGOING Virtual BOOK DISCUSSIONS
SERIOUS READERS
– This discussion group is no longer meeting.
ONGOING BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Informal book discussions are held monthly at Northland Public Library. There is no registration, fee, or ongoing commitment to participate and all are welcome at any time. Books are selected from the Library’s collection.
NONFICTION AT NORTHLAND – Every first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
From current events to nature and science to interesting historical stories, join other nonfiction readers the first Tuesday of the month to discuss books on a wide variety of topics. No registration is required. Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list for this group.
November 4 – South to America: a journey below the Mason Dixon to understand the soul of a nation by Imani Perry
December 2 – An Immense World: how animal senses reveal the hidden realms around us by Ed Yong
January 6 – The Serviceberry: abundance and reciprocity in the natural world by Robin Wall Kimmerer
February 3 – Everything Is Tuberculosis: the history and persistence of our deadliest infection by John Green
March 3 – How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB – Every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Room 148-2
Next Chapter Book Clubs began in 2002 to provide meaningful opportunities for life-long learning, social connections, and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join Northland’s Next Chapter Book Club each month to read aloud and discuss stories. We’ll provide the books, and readers of any level are welcome!
If you are interested in joining, email akenheadl3@northlandlibrary.org or call 412-366-8100 x113.
November 11 and 25
December 9 and 23
BOOKED FOR LUNCH – Every second Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 148-2
No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you’ll love talking about our monthly selections with fellow book lovers. Bring along a brown bag lunch to eat while chatting before we start our book discussion at noon. No registration required. Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list for this group.
November 14 – The Book of Charlie by David von Drehle
December 12 – The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
January 9 – The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
February 13 – The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
March 13 – The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
ONCE UPON A CRIME: TRUE CRIME BOOK CLUB – Every third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
Do you enjoy true crime shows and podcasts? Are you interested in reading stories about murder, fraud, or mayhem? Join us the third Tuesday of each month to discuss the who, what, where, when, and why in some of true crime’s most intriguing tales! No registration in required. Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list.
November 18 – A Thread of Violence : a story of truth, invention, and murder by Mark O’Connell
December – No Meeting
January 20 – The Outlaw Ocean: journeys across the last untamed frontier by Ian Urbina
February 17 – Story of a Murder: the wives, the mistress, and Dr. Crippen by Hallie Rubenhold
March 17 – Anatomy of a Con Artist: the 14 red flags to spot scammers, grifters, and thieves by Johnathan Walton
MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP – Every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us each month. No registration is required.
November 20 – The Sweetness of the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
December 18 – Movie Night
January 15 – The Alienist by Caleb Carr
February 19 – The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths
March 19 – Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox
NEW in 2026! – REAL LIFE READS – Every third Friday of the month at 1 p.m. in Conference Room 218
From politicians to celebrities, come chat about the lives of some of our most interesting and influential individuals! No registration required. Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list for this group.
January 16 – Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry
February 20 – John Lewis: a life by David Greenberg
March 20 – Book of Lives by Margaret Atwood
NEW in 2026! – LIT & LATTES – Every fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 218 
No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you’ll love talking about our monthly selections with fellow novel enthusiasts. Grab a drink in the cafe and join us for our new evening fiction book club! No registration required. Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list for this group.
January 28 – The Auburn Conference by Tom Piazza
February 25 – Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
March 25 – The Postcard by Ann Berest
