Book Discussions
Book discussions are informal, fun, and open to the public on a drop-in basis.
The Main Library Book Discussion meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Books chosen are generally literary fiction or narrative nonfiction. Participants take turns leading the discussion. This discussion currently meets online via Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-adultbookdiscussion.
- May 5: North Woods by Daniel Mason
- June 2: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
- July & August: on summer vacation
The Sci-Fi Book Discussion reads and discusses both classic and contemporary science fiction, covering subgenres such as speculative fiction, alternate history, and apocalyptic. This discussion meets the second Wednesday of the month, from 7-8 pm. This group is hybrid, meeting at the Main Library and streaming to Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-scifidiscussion
- May 13: Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky
- June 10: Gone World by Tom Sweterlich
- July 8: Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton
The Queer Reads Book Discussion celebrates queer authors, books, and themes. This discussion meets in person every third Tuesday of the month at the McAuliffe Branch. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-queerbookdiscussion
- May 19: Heated Rivalry discussion (book & tv show)
- June 16: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
- June 21: Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews
The McAuliffe Branch hosts two book discussion groups to discuss various fiction and nonfiction, as well as contemporary and classic literature. You can join us anytime to discuss one particular book or become a regular. Register here: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions
- May 12, 7:00pm: The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
- May 21, 10:00am: Black Woods, Blue Sky: A Novel by Eowyn Ivey
- June 9, 7:00pm: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
- June 18, 10:00am: The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia
- July 14, 7:00pm: The Samurai's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama
- July 16: Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries by Greg Melville
Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion at the Main Library meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. This discussion group will delve into the world of romance through genres such as contemporary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and more! We welcome all tastes and experiences in our judgement free zone. Register here for email updates: https://bit.ly/FPL-Hot-Takes
- May 27: Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz
- June 24: The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri
- July 22: First Time Caller by B.K. Borison