Book Discussions
Our book discussions give you a chance to read and discuss books with other passionate book lovers. We provide the book, you provide the insights.
Upcoming Events
Talking Books Discussion Group: The Last Chance Library
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 1:30 pm
June Jones emerges from her shell to fight for her beloved local library. Through the efforts and support of an eclectic crew of library patrons, she discovers life-changing friendships along the way.
Book Trails Walking Club
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 4:30 pm
Book lovers, this is your chance to chat about favorites while enjoying nature. We will meet at the Emily Oaks visitor center and walk for one hour.
LitLounge: The Light Eaters
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:30 pm
We know we depend on plants, but why do plants need us? What do plants know, and what can we learn from them once we know how to listen?
Talking Books Discussion Group: No Time Like the Future
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 1:30 pm
Michael J. Fox's book shares personal stories and observations about illness, health, aging, the strength of family and friends, and how our perceptions of time affect how we approach mortality.
Book Trails Walking Club
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:30 pm
Book lovers, this is your chance to chat about favorites while enjoying nature. We will meet at the Emily Oaks visitor center and walk for one hour.
Book Trails Walking Club
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:30 pm
Book lovers, this is your chance to chat about favorites while enjoying nature. We will meet at the Emily Oaks visitor center and walk for one hour.
Fantasy Book Club: 'One Dark Window' by Rachel Gillig
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:00 pm
Calling adult fantasy readers for our first book discussion on adult fantasy novels!
LitLounge: 'Hula' by Jasmin Iolani Hakes
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 7:30 pm
Join us as we discuss Jasmin Iolani Hakes's debut novel.
Talking Books Discussion Group: 'Honor' by Thrity Umrigar
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1:30 pm
Indian American journalist Smita has reluctantly returned to India to cover a story. Long ago, she and her family left the country with no intention of ever coming back.
Book Trails Walking Club
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 4:30 pm
Book lovers, this is your chance to chat about favorites while enjoying nature. We will meet at the Emily Oaks visitor center and walk for one hour.
Pages Through History: 'Fragile Cargo' by Adam Brookes
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 7:00 pm
In 1924, a small group of scholars began the monumental task of cataloging the hundreds of thousands of rare items amassed in the Forbidden City by China's emperors
Book Trails Walking Club
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 4:30 pm
Book lovers, this is your chance to chat about favorites while enjoying nature. We will meet at the Emily Oaks visitor center and walk for one hour.
Mystery Book Club: The Conjure-man Dies
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 7:00 pm
At the first meeting of our mystery book club, we will be discussing Rudolph Fisher's 1932 novel.
LitLounge: Bellies
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 7:30 pm
Join us as we discuss Nicola Dinan's thought-provoking debut and Lambda Award finalist novel.
Talking Books Discussion Group: Still Life
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 1:30 pm
From Sarah Winman, the acclaimed author of "Tin Man," comes a new novel of people brought together across four decades of love, war, art, flood, and the ghost of E. M. Forster.
Book Trails Walking Club
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 4:30 pm
Book lovers, this is your chance to chat about favorites while enjoying nature. We will meet at the Emily Oaks visitor center and walk for one hour.