Book Discussions

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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.

  • November 4: The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins

  • December 2: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

  • January 6, 2026: Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser

 

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

  • November 12- When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi

  • December 10- Metallic Realms by Lincoln Michel

  • January 14, 2026- Neuromancer by William Gibson

 

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​

  • October 21- It Came From the Closet by Joe Vallese
  • November 18- So This Is Ever After by FT Lukens
  • December 16- Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
  • January 20, 2026- This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone


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

  • November 4 at 7:00pm- Shadow Life by Hiromi Goto
  • November 20 at 10:00am- The Distant Hours by Kate Mortin
  • December 9 at 7:00pm- Persuasion by Jane Austen
  • December 18 at 10:00am- Emma by Jane Austen
  • January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm- Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
  • January 15th, 2026 at 10:00am- In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende

 

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

  • November 19, 6 pm- A Ladie's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin
  • December 17, 6 pm- The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner
  • January 28, 2026- Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall