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Book Club - Online

Downtown Monday Morning

2024-12-09 11:00:00 2024-12-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Book Club - Online Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions. Online - BPL Zoom 1

Monday, December 09
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-09 11:00:00 2024-12-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Book Club - Online Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions. Online - BPL Zoom 1

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Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated 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 the second Monday of the month, from September to June (except where noted differently).


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

  • For the enjoyment of all, all participants are encouraged to read the book prior to the meeting. If you don't like the style, try to read the first few chapters and the final chapter so you can still participate in the discussions.
  • The safety of our participants and staff is our top priority, please review our Patron Conduct Policy.
  • Registration is required, space is limited. If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration.
  • 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 your cell phones!

Book Club Selections

September - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hatfield

October - Fluke: Chance, Chaos & Why Everything We Do Matters by Brian P. Klaas (3rd Wed of the month)

November - The Future of Geography by Tim Marshall

December - Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken

January - Chose one of: 

The Bill Gates Problem by Tim Schwab

Limitarianism: The Case Against Extreme Wealth by Ingrid Robeyns

The Price of Humanity: How Philanthropy Went Wrong and How to Fix It by Amy Schiller

February - China Unbound by Joanna Chiu

March - Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World by Harry Grabar

April - Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks From the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Harari

May - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel



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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Beyond | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | book clubs |

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Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 9:30PM to 9:00PM

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