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 3: Small Things Like These and Foster by Claire Keegan
  • December 1: Cuious Incident of the Dog in the Night by Marc Haddon

 

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 10: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
  • December 9: Children of Men by PD James

 

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 20: Evocation by S.T. Gibson
  • November 17: Moonflow by Bitter Karella
  • December 15: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klume

 

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 10, 7pm: Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
  • November 18, 10am: Five Decembers by James Kestrel
  • December 8, 7pm: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
  • December 17, 10am: Everyone in This Room Will Someday be Dead by Emily Austin

 

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

  • October 28: Soul Searching by Layla Sage
  • November 18: Lights Out by Navessa Allen
  • December 16: A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Claire