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Book Club - In Person

Amnesty International Book Club

Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated in-person discussions.

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Book Clubs are led by the community members that attend on a regular basis; they select the monthly books in advance so everyone can read the same book title  This book club meets at 7PM on the second Thursday of each month from September through May (note: no meeting in December).

Listed below are a few reminders so everyone can enjoy the club.

• Registration is required, space is limited. If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration.
• All participants are encouraged to read the book. If you don't like the style, at least read the first few chapters and the final chapter so you can participate in the discussions.
• Remember to stay on topic, you invested the time to read the book, so come prepared to discuss. There are no wrong or right interpretations of a book, just different perspectives.
• Be gracious in your comments. If you did not like the book, be kind in your feedback.  Contribute positively and respectfully.
• Take turns, give everyone a chance to share. Remember, book clubs are discussion groups. Keep an open mind, ready to discover new books and ideas.
• Respect the discussion space, be a good listener and don't engage in side conversations, be sure to mute you cell phone!

Book Club Dates & Selections:

September 12, 2024 - Round table discussion about resources concerning the Middle East

October 10, 2024 - Home of the Floating Lily by Silly Abdullah

November 14, 2024 - Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

January 16, 2025 - Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels

February 13, 2025 - Julia by Sandra Newman

March 13, 2025 - Grey Bees by Andrey Kurkov

April 10, 2025 - A Massacre in Mexico: The True Story behind the Missing Forty-Three Students by Anabel Hernandez

May 8, 2025 - Planning Session - Join us as we decide which books to read when we reconvene in the Fall.

If you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel your registration or email askus@barrielibrary.ca

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