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 1: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 
  • October 6: My Friends by Fredrick Backman

 

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

  • September 9: Murder By Memory by Olivia Waite 
  • October 14: Ministry For the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson

 

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​

  • September 15: Summer Suns by Lee Mandelo
  • October 20: Evocation by S.T. Gibson

 

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

  • September 8, 7pm: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
  • September 17, 10am: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peter
  • October 13, 7pm: Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison
  • October 15, 10am: The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry

 

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 23: Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur (in the J Program Room)
  • October 28: Soul Searching by Layla Sage