Each month we will introduce you to a great new nonfiction titl. The nonfiction book club meets 3rd thursdays at 6 pm. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Nonfiction book club north country library system overdrive. Each month we will introduce you to a great new nonfiction title. We are what we read reading clubs at marriott library. Learning center unless indicated otherwise contact. Set in 1930s spain, roser and victor flee to chile to get away from francos fascist regime. Books are available at the library or via interlibrary loan. We will take a break in december and reconvene on thursday, jan. Dec 20, 2019 january a long petal of the sea by isabel allende january 21, 2020. We are working to get a list of new books for upcoming book discussion groups. This nonfiction collection of stories revolves around strange tales of quirky princesses, and it will appeal to everyone in your book club because its just so interesting. For each book club, i handpick 10 or more selections, which encompass fantasy, realistic fiction, graphic novels, narrative nonfiction, and.
I talked with book group leader pam to get the inside scoop on the librarys newest group. Events subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Nonfiction book club join us for some serious and not so serious discussion of contemporary nonfiction the third tuesday of every month in the gegan room. Nov 26, 2012 happy holidays from the nonfiction book club. Library nonfiction book club mansfield public library. In the previous post we shared the results of our 2020 survey of book club members to find out their alltime favorite book club books. Interested readers will discuss nonfiction titles four times during the year. Four women undercover in the civil war by karen abbott drawing from primary source material and interviews, the author. The nonfiction book club meets at the pitkin county library to discuss a new, challenging, and interesting book each month.
Due dates are extended until we reopen, so please keep your library materials for now. Over the past five years, the rebel book club has grown into a sixcity organization with 1,000 active members who come to monthly nonfiction readings from london to barcelona to. Nonfiction book group cary memorial library, lexington. Their marriage is purely one of convenience, and their story is a multigenerational epic that follows the characters from spain to france, chile, argentina, and eventually the united states.
Due to the continuing health and safety concerns surrounding coronavirus covid19, the library is closed until further notice. For more information, please call roberta koscielski at 3094972186. As always, thanks for being part of nonfiction book club. Nonfiction book club 2020 this is a list of the selections for nf book club in 2020. Little silver library, 484 prospect avenue, little silver, nj, 07739, s. Click for to view our book club brochures for new selection ideas, discussion questions, and more. Narrative nonfiction past titles falmouth public library. For information about additional tcrwp library shelves please visit. The extraordinary story of the last true hermit by michael finkel rescheduled from 2019. Nonfiction book club boardroom fairhope public library. See the nonfiction book club collection from north country library system. Feb 22, 2019 the best nonfiction books of 2019 include memoirs set in portland, oregon, boca raton, florida and the upper east side of manhattan, a trio of instant feminist classics, and a tale of true crime, and more. The library bookmobile is currently off the road until further notice. The hoover public library has been on the scene since 1983.
Nonfiction book club our nonfiction book club offers a wide variety of real life stories about people, places and things, with an occasional selfhelp book. The book clubs shelves provide additional copies 4 per title of popular books from across the grades 68 general classroom libraries to support powerful book. The book club in question is known as insatiable readers and is less like a traditional book club, and more like a bookish social club. Our book club library will provide your book group with multiple copies of the books you want to talk about. From a laughoutloud memoir to tales of espionage to explorations of heroic battles, these nonfiction books are sure to inspire lively discussion with your book clubs. Nonfiction book club cook memorial public library district. In addition to the new and featured books on our website, we also have a print catalog with many more titles.
All library programs are cancelled until further notice. How one furniture maker battled offshoring, stayed local and helped save an american town by beth macy. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. Welcome to the online nonfiction book club hosted by the st. Nonfiction books can be a great addition to any book club and offer a nice change of pace from typical reading group fiction selections. Feb 03, 2020 please join us in launching a brand new book club. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to. Nonfiction book club events alameda county library.
Non fiction book club questions westfield memorial library. The book clubs shelves provide additional copies 4 per title of popular books from across the grades 68 general classroom libraries to support powerful book club reading and discussion. Join trista and jasmine for the fairhope library nonfiction book club. The biography and nonfiction book club meets the second sunday of each month unless rescheduled because of holidaysweather. Some of these are the best book club books from my own book clubs over the years and others are ones i wish my book club had read. Come having read any book or come to read a book of your choosing. Nonfiction book club picks indian prairie public library.
Join us for some serious and not so serious discussion of contemporary nonfiction the third tuesday of every month in the gegan room. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. The other two meetings we will read on a theme with a few ideas provided but no required titles. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Libraries closed through at least may 31 all library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 31. The history nonfiction book club will be meeting to discuss the first conspiracy. Visit this site for more information and other updates. How hightech tools profile, police, and punish the poor. This dropin book group reads and discusses a variety of nonfiction from urban tomato farming to presidential biographies. Those with special needs are encouraged to call the library office at 9673662, within 24 hours of the event, to assure that specific needs with regards to parking, building and. Cary memorial library 1874 massachusetts avenue, lexington, ma 02420, tel 7818626288, fax 7818627355. Pick from favorites of u of u students, librarians, staff, and the campus store.
Keeping nonfiction book club questions simple, but open ended, will allow for plenty of opinions and. Questions will be posted by the moderator to generate discussion and encourage conversation. Lab girl hardcover hope jahren goodreads author shelved 6 times as nonfictionbookclub. And dont worry, we wont suspend your account or charge you for late items. This is a list of the selections for nf book club in 2020. Libraries have long served as a natural place for hosting book clubs. Copies of books up for discussion are available to borrow from the ground floor check out desk first come first serve.
Using nonfiction in book clubs for tweens school library journal. Nonfiction book club district of columbia public library. Aspen drive library 701 aspen drive vernon hills, il 60061. An asl american sign language interpreter will be provided for this program if requested at least 7 days in advance. Mansfield public library 255 hope street, mansfield, ma 02048 508 2617380. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. We meet at the north branch of the peoria public library, 3001 west grand parkway, from 3. Nonfiction for your book club penguin random house library. One of the key reasons most people join a book club is to read something a bit different to what they would usually choose themselves.
This month we are meeting on the last friday of the month come join us. You may return materials to our external book drops, place holds online, and pick up holds using our curbside service. Picking different book genres is therefore a critical step in keeping your book club recommendations interesting and varied. We are working to get a list of new books for upcoming book discussion groups soon. If you prefer reading nonfiction, this is the club for you. By using these simple starter questions, nonfiction books can be introduced to the club with ease and can ensure that future meetings will be filled with intelligent discussions and the exciting exchanging. Marriott library gould auditorium moved online to cranium cafe noon to 2 pm. There are no nonfiction books that can be right now.
Aug 21, 2017 ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. This book will delight art lovers and those interested in art theft and in world war ii. The book is full of heartwrenching and eyeopening stories, from a woman in indiana whose benefits are literally cut off as she lays dying to a family in pennsylvania in daily fear of losing their daughter because they fit a certain statistical profile. Non fiction books find something a bit different to read for your book club. From a laughoutloud memoir to tales of espionage to explorations of heroic battles, these nonfiction books are sure to inspire lively discussion with your book clubs click for more nonfiction book club titles. Nonfiction book clubs shelf, grades 68 by lucy calkins. The nonfiction book club is currently on hiatus until may. We have books for all ages, interests, and reading abilities. Here is an alphabetical list of titles we have read since the book club began in september, 2009.
Below benchmark nonfiction book clubs shelf, grades 68 by lucy. Book club,lgbtq,lgbt pride month afternoon book club westlake village library 31220 oak crest dr, westlake village, ca 961. The club meetings are still held quarterly on the first thursday of the month at 2 pm upstairs in the board room. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. The descriptions of the fire, the librarians reactions, and the. Current titles 20192020 june the library book by susan.