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: A Town Called Solace
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 1:30 pm
Mary Lawson's novel follows a family in crisis after their rebellious teenage daughter, Rose, disappears.
Genres on My Mind--Manga: Online Event
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 3:00 pm
Rummanah and Amber discuss the wide world of manga on Instagram Live .
Pages through History : Muddy Ground
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 7:00 pm
Learn about the many peoples that traversed and sought power along Chicago's portage paths--from the 17th to the mid-19th centuries.
LitLounge: Litera-Cheers
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 7:30 pm
Let's discuss our favorite books (and TV shows, movies, and podcasts) of 2024.
Talking Books Discussion Group: Lessons in Chemistry
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 1:30 pm
In the early 1960s, chemist and single mother Elizabeth Zott, reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show, uses her fame to dare women to change the status quo.
Genres on My Mind--Best of 2024: Online Event
Thursday, December 19, 2024, 2:30 pm
Rummanah and Amber look back at 2024 and discuss favorite books of this year on Instagram Live.
LitLounge: We Fed an Island
Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 7:30 pm
January is Poverty Awareness Month, and we're reading a thoughtful and inspiring true story of social change and disaster relief.
Talking Books Discussion Group: The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1:30 pm
This unforgettable story paints a vibrant portrait of Gilded Age in New York, and of a once-famous, now-forgotten heroine.
LitLounge: As the Wicked Watch
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 7:30 pm
Emmy Award–winning broadcast journalist Tamron Hall debuts a critically acclaimed and suspenseful mystery set in Chicago.
Talking Books Discussion Group: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 1:30 pm
In 1972, a skeleton is unearthed in the close-knit community of Chicken Hill, PA, where an unforgettable cast of characters guards a long-buried secret.