Book Club

Downtown Monday Morning

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. 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 (3^rd Wed of the month)

November - The Future of Geography by Tim Marshall

December - Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken

January - Choose one of:

The Bill Gates Problem by Tim Schwab

Limitarianism by Ingrid Robeyns

The Price of Humanity by Amy Schiller 

February - China Unbound by Joanna Chiu

March - Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World by Henry 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

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

• Questions? Please call 705-728-1010 or email askus@barrielibrary.ca

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