Book Groups

The Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies of these titles available for book club participants. If you are interested in obtaining a library copy, please call us at (203) 488-1441 ext. 318 or email programs@blackstonelibrary.org. Copies are first come, first served.

 

2nd Tuesday Book Club – second Tuesday of the month @ 6:15 pm, held in the library
May 14: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

June 11: The Next Ship Home by Heather Webb

July 9: The Brightest Star by Gail Tsukiyama

August 13: A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley

Please email ebyrne@blackstonelibrary.org if you’re interested in joining!

 

Banned Book Club  – first Tuesday of the month @ 6:30 pm, held in the library

Join us for a non-judgemental, civil discussion of various titles that are being challenged and banned, both locally and nationally.

May 7: Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe, And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, and Separate is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh – Register

June 4: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen – Register

July 2: This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson – Register

August 6: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas – Register

 

Best Seller Book Club –  last Saturday of the month @ 3:30 pm., held virtually via Zoom!

In the Best Seller Book Club we and discussing newly released, highly rated books from a wide variety of genres each month. Registration is required to receive a link to this online event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library.

April 27: The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian – Register

May 25: Real Americans by Rachel Khong – Register

June 29: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson – Register

July 27: Bear by Julia Phillips – Register

August 31: The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin – Register

 

Books & Brews – last Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. at Thimble Island Brewing Company

April 24: Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

May 29: All Systems Red by Martha Wells

We’re officially back  in person meetings! Pick up a copy of this month’s title and be ready to share your thoughts at our monthly meeting at Thimble Island Brewing Company. Check out our Meetup page for details!

Choose one (or both) titles to read, then join that table discussion the night of the group. Books are available for loan in advance of discussion. Ask at Reference about getting a copy. Group meets at Thimble Island Brewing Company, 16 Business Park Dr, Branford, CT 06405.

 

First Friday Book Discussion – first Friday of the month @ 11:00 a.m., held hybrid style both on Zoom and in person!

Don’t let social distancing prevent you from discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download this month’s title on Hoopla (free with your Blackstone Library card), then meet up with us via zoom or in person for a live book discussion. Registration is required to receive a link to this hybrid event.

May 3: One Summer in Savannah Terah Shelton Harris – Register

June 7: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton – Register

July 5: The Secret Keepers of the Old Depot Grocery by Amanda Cox – Register

August 2: The Measure by Nikki Erlick – Register

 

The above book clubs are meeting virtually for the foreseeable future. Any updates will be posted here.  New members are always welcome! Call the Reference Department at 203.488.1441, ext. 318, if you need help placing a book on hold.