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Book Discussions

The book discussion group is beginning its 10th season!!  If you would like to see a list of all the books chosen for discussion over the years, please click here.
The book discussion group at the Jonathan Trumbull Library welcomes readers.  Multiple copies of the discussion books are available at the upstairs circulation desk any time after the previous month's discussion.  Join our friendly group for as many or as few titles as you like.   The group meets at 7 p.m. once each month except July.  In August we meet to choose titles for the next 10 months.  Light refreshments are served. The group is coordinated,  moderated, and inspired by local author and editor Melissa Hayes. Group members lead individual discussions.

 2007-2008 BOOK DISCUSSION SCHEDULE :

September 18, 2007
 7 PM
Across a Hundred Mountains, a Novel by Reyna Grande(One Book, One Region) (led by Susan Topping, Associate Professor of the Humanities at Three Rivers Community College)
October 16, 2007
7 PM
AUTHOR EVENT: Reyna Grande will appear at Eastern Connecticut State University at 7 p.m. in the Johnson Room at the ECSU Library. Information on other author appearances is available at the library.
October 16, 2007
7 PM
The Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman, led by Ray Yarmac.
November 13, 2007
7 PM

The Lemon Tree: an Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East  by Sandy Tolan, led by Jan Simblast.

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007
7 PM

Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman, led by Mary Beth Yarmac.

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
7 PM   

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, led by Julie Culp.

Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
7 PM 

FILM: The Namesake   

February 19, 2008
7 PM

Endurance:  Shackleton's Incredible Voyage to the Antarctic by Alfred Lansing, led by John Nicol.

March 18, 2008
 7 PM

Suite Française by Irene Némirovsky, led by Missy Hayes.

April 15, 2008
 7 PM
 
Balance of Power by Richard North Patterson, led by Jason Huling . 
NEXT:
May 20, 2008
 7 PM

Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl led by Linda Wagner and Peg McCormick.  "Tender at the Bone is athe story of a life determined, enhanced, and defined in equal measure by unforgettable people, the love of tales well told, and a passion for food." (Jacket notes).

June 17, 2008
 7 PM
The Ride of Our LIves:  Roadside Lessons of an American Family by Mike Leonard  (led by Linda Wallace)
July 17, 2008
 6:30 PM*
*Please note this is a Thursday, not the usual Tuesday, and will begin a half hour earlier than usual at 6:30. 
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, led by Susan Topping, Associate Professor of the Humanities at Three Rivers Community College. 

 

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