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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 anyone can read the same book title. This book club meets at 7PM on the second Thursday of each month from September through June (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 11, 2025 - Who We Are: Four Questions for a Life and a Nation by Murray Sinclair

October 9, 2025 - Remnants of a Separation: A History of the Partition through Material History by Aanchal Malhotra

November 13, 2025 - Beneath the Surface of Things by David Wade

November 29, 2025 - Write for Rights

January 8, 2026 - The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayr

February 12, 2026 - Tell Mother I'm in Paradise: Memoirs of a Political Prisoner in El Salvador by Ana Margarita Gasteazoro

March 12, 2026 - The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse: a Memoir by Vinh Nguyen

April 9, 2026 - One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad

May 14, 2026 - Looking at Women Looking at War: a War and Justice Diary by Victoria Amelina

June 11, 2026 - Planning session for 2026-2027

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

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