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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 Conference Room 218
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.
September 1 – Brave the Wild River: the untold story of two women who mapped the botany of the grand canyon by Melissa Sevigny
October 6: The Witching Year: a memoir of earnest fumbling through modern Witchcraft by Diana Helmuth
November 3: The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: the rise and fall of an American organized-crime boss by Margalit Fox
December 1: Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton
NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB – Every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Room 148-1
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 northlandadults@northlandlibrary.org or call 412-366-8100 x113
August 11 and 25
September 8 and 22
October 13 and 27
November 10 and 24
December 8 and 22
BOOKED FOR LUNCH – Every second Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 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 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.
August 14: We’ll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida
September 11: People Like Us by Jason Mott
October 9: Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
November 13: The Wedding People by Alison Espach
December 11: Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray
ONCE UPON A CRIME: TRUE CRIME BOOK CLUB – Every third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 218
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.
August 18 – American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI by Kate Winkler Dawson
September 15 – Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
October 20: The Haunting of Alma Fielding by Kate Summerscale
November 17: The Carpool Detectives: a true story of four moms, two bodies, and one mysterious cold case by Chuck Hogan
MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP
– Every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 148-1
If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us each month. No registration is required.
August 20 – Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson
September 17 – Holmes, Marple & Poe by James Patterson
October 15: The Queen of Crime by Marie Benedict
November 19: Night Shade by Michael Connelly
December 17: Movie Night
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.
August 21 – Clementine: the life of Mrs. Winston Churchill by Sonia Purnell
September 18 – NOT Meeting
October 16: Yours Cruelly, Elvira: memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark by Cassandra Peterson
November 20: His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a life by Jonathan Alter
December 18: 100 Rules for Living to 100: an optimist’s guide to a happy life by Dick Van Dyke
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.
August 26 – The Favorites by Layne Fargo
September 23 – Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
October 28: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
November 18: The Satisfaction Café by Kathy Wang
December: Not Meeting
