For each book club, i handpick 10 or more selections, which encompass fantasy, realistic fiction, graphic novels, narrative nonfiction, and expository nonfiction. Nonfiction book club district of columbia public library. For more information, please call roberta koscielski at 3094972186. I also include reading levels ranging from easy readers to beginning chapters in my younger clubs and short, easy chapter books and nonfiction as well as more challenging titles in my. Share your thirst for knowledge with others while discussing nonfiction books. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. The nonfiction book club meets at the toronto reference library which hosts and co sponsors the group. Tuesday, june 11 killing the rising sun by bill oreilly tuesday, july 9 three dog nightmare by chuck negron tuesday, august the watchers by stephen alford tuesday, september 10 the lives of ants. Andrew carnegie is perhaps the most famous supporter and benefactor of libraries. Heres a list of book clubs at our libraries for all ages. 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 of ideas.
As first lady of the united states of america, she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive white house in. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. The nonfiction book club meets the first tuesday of every month at apache junction public library, at 1. May 23, 2019 the non fiction book club meets on the 2nd tuesday of each month at 7 pm. A book club sponsored by durham county library that meets at east regional library. Current titles 20192020 june the library book by susan. Non fiction books provide a change of pace and inspire thoughtprovoking conversations based on reallife events. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. Narrative nonfiction past titles falmouth public library. Nonfiction book club blake library martin county florida. To report an ada accessibility issue, request accessibility assistance regarding our website content, or to request a specific electronic format, please contact the county ada coordinator 772 32031, florida relay 711, or complete our ada accessibility feedback form. Kennedy and the great space race by douglas brinkley. Hawkesbury library s true crime online book club 5 members last activity apr 08, 2020 07. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store.
March and april meetings have been canceled, and we will update as soon as we are able to make future plans. Non fiction book club questions westfield memorial library. Please do share your favorite book club nonfiction books by posting below. Libraries have long served as a natural place for hosting book clubs. Of course, not all book club nonfiction is politically focused, and some. American moonshot this month we will be discussing american moonshot. Nonfiction book club events alameda county library. Nonfiction books can be a great addition to any book club and offer a nice change of pace from typical reading group fiction selections. Book group best bets nonfiction by seattle librarians a staffcreated list.
Keeping nonfiction book club questions simple, but open ended, will allow for plenty of opinions and. We have a variety of book groups meeting at the library from kids books to adult non fiction we have it all. Books are available at the library or via interlibrary loan. No ground rules about what we readwhatever nonfiction sounds interesting. From biographies to historical works and humorous true stories, these reads will satisfy any fiction fan. We like true crime, magical realism, book club favorites, classics. Book discussion groups and events pitkin county library.
Come and join the conversation with our newest book club. Otsego district library is temporarily closed due to covid 19 all programs cancelled until further notice updates on our facebook page. Nonfiction is an account or representation of a subject which is presented as fact. The club meetings are still held quarterly on the first thursday of the month at 2 pm upstairs in the board room. The library book confronts the issue of street people patronizing the library. Meetings take place in the main level meeting room. An asl american sign language interpreter will be provided for this program if requested at least 7 days in advance. Nonfiction book club picks indian prairie public library. This group meets at the library on the last tuesday of every month at 6 pm except where noted. What does the author celebrate or criticize in the culture.
Join the west end library non fiction book club for a discussion of lets explore diabetes with owls by david sedaris. Join us on the 4th friday of the month for our nonfiction book club. This dropin book group reads and discusses a variety of nonfiction from urban tomato farming to presidential biographies. Join us for book clubs around nashville with these joint ventures between npl and community organizations. If you would like to join the club please call the library at 9704291900 or email jeffrey bradley at jeffrey. Come join us for terrific discussions around popular and classic books. The author presents a history of racial discrimination in the united states and a narrative of his own personal experiences of contemporary race relations. Similiar to our list of 100 fiction books to read in a lifetime, this list of 50 non fiction books contains recommendations you might actually read if you havent already. 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. Check the book covers below for the date we will be discussing each book.
Past books include devil in the white city, the soloist, water for elephants, freakanomics, age of innocence, and the book thief. For more information and this months book title visit. Nonfiction book club 2020 this is a list of the selections for nf book club in 2020. If you would like more information, please contact the library at. Here is an alphabetical list of titles we have read since the book club began in september, 2009. A book club for people looking to read thoughtprovoking books. The friends provides support and resources for houston public library programs program application individuals, groups, and organizations interested in collaborating with hpl by offering a public program, e. Nonfiction book club this dropin book group reads and discusses a variety of nonfiction from urban tomato farming to presidential biographies. However, non fiction books are not yet as popular as their fiction counterparts as. Events subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Nonfiction book club meetup group toronto, on meetup. Becoming in a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, michelle obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. Learning center unless indicated otherwise contact.
Dec 20, 2019 lets start off 2020 right with the best book club books. Lets start off 2020 right with the best book club books. Pick up a copy of the next nonfiction book club book at the library. On the fiftieth anniversary of the first lunar landing, acclaimed historian douglas brinkley takes a fresh look at the american space program, president john f. And this year, there are plenty on the docket that you wont be able to put down. Members suggest titles through the discussion board and when first joining. Upcoming book clubs african writers book club canceled tuesday, april 21, 2020 12. Brought to you by the yavapai library network and the yavapai county free library district. The train dreams book club is a place to enjoy riveting, diverse discussion of new literary and popular fiction. A new history of the world by peter frankopan monday, february 24 silk roads. Information about the nonfiction book discussions at the brookfield library. Summerglen branch summerglen branch nonfiction book club. A carefully curated digital library that allows young children easy access to narrated and illustrated ebooks. The non fiction book club is for people looking to read thoughtful intelligent books.
Biographynonfiction book club the biography and nonfiction book club meets the second sunday of each month unless rescheduled because of holidaysweather. Come by to pick up the latest copy, then come back and share your thoughts. A new history of the world by peter frankopan monday, march 30 last hope. At the meeting, one or more volunteer facilitators presents a prepared list of questions for discussion. Why or why not has the topic been dealt with objectively or is the authors point of view clear. The nonfiction book club meets at the pitkin county library to discuss a new, challenging, and interesting book each month. Using nonfiction in book clubs for tweens school library. There are currently three book clubs that meet at weston public library. Durham county library hosts book clubs on a wide range of genres and topics. Nonfiction book group cary memorial library, lexington. Martin county is committed to ensuring website accessibility for people with disabilities.
Similiar to our list of 100 fiction books to read in a lifetime, this list of 50 nonfiction books contains recommendations you might actually read if you havent already. 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. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. Do you have your own book club or want to start one. Keeping non fiction book club questions simple, but open ended, will allow for plenty of opinions and encourage discussion among members. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. Library nonfiction book club mansfield public library. Simply click on the title of the book club if you want more information. Books and brews black abbey brewery tennessees book club npl and tennessee state museum partnership who picked this book. Bozeman public library book club will meet online in april. This curated list covers the gamut of non fiction, from compelling war stories to key feminist texts, to unbelievable struggles for survival, to tales of life in the. Becoming as first lady of the united states of america, she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive white house in history. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to.
Just because the library is closed to the public doesnt mean we dont still want to talk about books. Asking the right questions can mean the difference between a dull, lackluster book club and an inspiring and engaging one. Libraries closed through at least may 4 all library. Questions to consider for non fiction if your book is a cultural portrait of life in another country, or different region of your own country, start with these questions. If you would like to join the club please call the library at 9704291900 or email.
This is a list of the selections for nf book club in 2020. South regional library opened in 2010 to replace the parkwood branch of the durham county library. A book club for fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror literature. All book clubs are free and open to the public no membership required, just stop in. Past books include devil in the white city, the soloist, water for elephants, freakanomics, age of innocence, and the book. Join us for coffee and conversation as we discuss possible themes and titles for this new and exciting group.
If you like to read non fiction, this is the place. Its 2018, and weve all heard the phrase new year, new youbut heres the thing. Our non fiction book club meets most 4th mondays of the month at 11 am unless otherwise noted at the plum lake library. Discover new authors, meet new people, and enjoy some time at your library. 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. Some were published in 2019, while others are upcoming releases to get on your library holds list. The biography and nonfiction book club meets the second sunday of each month unless rescheduled because of holidaysweather. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private. As always, thanks for being part of nonfiction book club. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. Copies of books up for discussion are available to borrow from the ground floor check out desk first come first serve. There are memoirs set in portland, oregon, boca raton, florida and the upper east side of.
While fiction transports us to imaginary worlds, the best nonfiction books allow us to get lost in someone elses real story. Smart kidz club kids books, online kids books store. Read books that run the range of nonfictionmemoirs, biographies, histories, essays and moreand then discuss them with your friends and neighbors. This months book is annihilation by jeff vandermeer.
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