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.

  • September 2: Isola by Allegra Goodman
  • October 7: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

 

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

  • August 13- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
  • September 10- The Clockwork Dynasty by Daniel H. Wilson
  • October 8- Sky Full of Elephants by Ceno Campbell

 

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​

  • August 19- Just Kids by Patti Smith
  • September 16- Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat
  • October 21- It Came From the Closet by Joe Vallese


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

  • August 12 at 7:00 pm- The Wedding People by Alison Espach
  • August 21 at 10:00 am- The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
  • September 9 at 7:00pm- Isola by Allegra Goodman (with the author on Zoom!)
  • September 18 at 10:00am- The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
  • October 14 at 7:00 pm- Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle
  • October 22 at 10:00 am- Strange Pictures by Uketsu

 

NEW BOOK DISCUSSION ALERT! 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

  • September 24, 6PM- Book Lovers by Emily Henry
  • October 22, 6 pm- Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca