Events Calendar / Book Discussion

McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman thumbnail Photo

McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman

February Book: The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman

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

Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion: The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig thumbnail Photo

Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion: The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig

February Book: The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig

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

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Poetry Reading: Crimson Courageous

Join local author Christine Omodi-Engola in a reading and discussion of her book Crimson Courageous.

Book description: Crimson Courageous is an unflinching, unique look at modern life in the world of work and rural America. The heart of the book focuses on the author's background with a Catholic upbringing, plus historical roots on the African continent. The stories told are charming, compelling and creative. Readers of many backgrounds will enjoy this book--men and women of faith, persons who struggle in today's economic landscape, those who wish to explore countries like Uganda from a distance before diving deeper. Poets and prose-lovers alike will appreciate the warm, familiar style in which the author conveys her ideas.

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Main Library Book Discussion: The Wedding People by Alison Espach

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.
 

March 3: The Wedding People by Alison Espach
"A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew."


April 7: Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin 
"An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of America’s most beloved historians, artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history. She takes you along on the emotional journey she and her husband, Richard (Dick) Goodwin embarked upon in the last years of his life."

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McAuliffe Book Discussion (Evening): The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

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

March 10: The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
"Are trees social beings? In The Hidden Life of Trees forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration that he has observed in his woodland."

April 14: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
"Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about.

With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can’t stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent."

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Sci-Fi Book Discussion: City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders

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

March read: City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders
April read: Tusks of Extinction by Ray Nayler

Queer Reads: Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid thumbnail Photo

Queer Reads: Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid

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
 

March read: Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
April read: Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy

McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George thumbnail Photo

McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

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

March (morning) read: The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

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Hot Takes: A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

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

March 25, 6PM | Main Library, Costin Room
"A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in this Norse-inspired fantasy romance from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series."

April  22:  The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
"Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in…well, everything. Her identical twin sister Ami, on the other hand, is probably the luckiest person in the world. Her meet-cute with her fiancé is something out of a romantic comedy (gag) and she’s managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a series of Internet contests (double gag). Worst of all, she’s forcing Olive to spend the day with her sworn enemy, Ethan, who just happens to be the best man."