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ONGOING Virtual BOOK DISCUSSIONS
READINGS IN ALTERNATIVE EVERYTHING
SERIOUS READERS – Every fourth Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you enjoy reading and engaging in respectful discussions about primarily non-fiction books, then join us the fourth Saturday of each month for our Serious Readers discussion group. These readers focus on books about philosophical, political, economic and scientific matters which have influenced or provided valuable insight into thought in the western world. This group meets online via Jitsi.org. Email dmyers.rlm@gmail.com to join.
February 22 – Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
March 22 – Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond
April 26
ONGOING In-Library 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.
March 4 – The Bookshop: a history of the American bookstore by Evan Friss
April 1 – Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism by Rachel Maddow
May 6 – Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World by Christian Cooper
June 3 – Master, Slave, Husband, Wife: an epic journey from slavery to freedom by Ilyon Woo
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.
February 11 and 25
March 11 and 25
April 8 and 22
May 13 and 27
June 10 and 24
July 8 and 22
August 12 and 26
September 9 and 23
October 14 and 28
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.
February 14 – Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
March 14 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks
April 11 – The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
May 9 – Heat & Light by Jennifer Haigh
June 13 – Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
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.
February 18 – Among the Bros: a fraternity crime story by Max Marshall
March 18 – What the Dead Know: learning about life as a New York City death investigator by Barbara Butcher
April 15 – A Gentleman and a Thief: the daring jewel heists of a Jazz Age rogue by Dean Jobb
May 20 – A Hunger to Kill: a serial killer, a determined detective, and the quest for a confession that changed a small town forever by Kim Mager
June 17 – Victim F: from crime victims to suspects to survivors by Denise Huskins
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.
February 20 – Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney
March 20 – The Road to Murder by Camilla Trinhieri
April 17 – Mud, Muck and Dead Things by Ann Granger
May 15 – The Bookshop Murder by Merryn Allingham
June 19 – How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin