BIAGB Book Club
Bring your lunch and your love of reading to this midday book club. Each month, we discuss a different book in a welcoming and relaxed environment. From bestselling fiction to compelling non-fiction, there’s always something new to explore. For a complete list of the books we've read, click here.
For more information, please contact: reference@chathamlib.org
When: Third Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM
Where: Library Conference Room
September 16
Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
When Lula Dean, trying to rid public libraries of "pornographic" books, starts her own lending library in front of her home, Lindsay, the daughter of Lula's arch nemesis, sneaks in nightly, secretly filling it with banned books wrapped in "wholesome" dust jackets, changing the lives of those who borrow them in unexpected ways.
October 21
The Kelloggs: the battling brothers of Battle Creek by Howard Merkel
The book traces how John Harvey Kellogg and Will Kellogg transformed American food and wellness while waging a lifelong personal and professional feud that shaped the Kellogg empire.
November 18
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere follows a woman whose carefully curated life unravels when a mysterious shift in her world forces her to confront the truth about herself and the people she trusts.
Hooked On Books
Whether you’re into contemporary fiction, historical drama, or page-turning mysteries, Hooked on Books is perfect for readers who enjoy a wide variety of genres. Join us for lively evening discussions that dive deep into each month’s featured title. For a complete list of the books we've read, click here.
For more information, please contact: reference@chathamlib.org
When: Second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM
Where: Library Conference Room
September 9
Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
When the Cassidy-Shaws’ autonomous minivan collides with an oncoming car, each family member harbors a secret that implicates them in the accident. A fascinating exploration of the moral responsibility and ethical consequences of AI, Culpability explores a world newly shaped by nonhuman forces in ways that are thrilling, challenging, and unimaginably provocative.
October 14
A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko
An epic adventure, action-packed survival tale, and a deep spiritual journey, A Walk in the Park gives us an unprecedented glimpse of the crown jewel of America's National Park system and iconic landscape framed by ancient rock whose contours are recognized by all, but whose secrets, treasures, and harshest terrains are known to almost no one.
November 11
The Second Mrs. Hockaday by Susan Rivers
When Major Gryffth Hockaday is called to the front lines of the Civil War, his new bride Placidia is left to care for his family farm and infant son. By the time Major Hockaday returns two years later, Placidia is bound for jail, accused of having borne a child in his absence and murdering it. What really transpired in the two years he was away?
Outer Edge
Explore new worlds and daring adventures with Outer Edge, our book club dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, and horror lovers. From epic space operas to magical realms, we celebrate the imagination in every form. For a complete list of the books we've read, click here.
For more information, please contact: kclardy@chathamlib.org.
When: Fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM
Where: Library Conference Room
September 24
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love in the start of a heartwarming and enchanting new fantasy series.
October 22
Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell
High up on the windswept cliffs of Pale Peak, Faye and Felix celebrate their new engagement. But soon, a chorus of ghastly noises erupts from nearby - the screams of animals, the cries of children, and the mad babble of a hundred mournful voices. A dark figure looms near the windows, in the dead of night, whispering to Faye. As the weather turns deadly, Felix discovers that his terrified fiancée isn't just mumbling in her sleep - she's whispering back.
November 19 - Third Thursday of the month due to Holiday
To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
Anequs, a young Indigenous woman, enters a colonizer-run dragon academy and quickly finds herself at odds with the "approved" way of doing things. Anequs and her dragon may be coming of age, but they're also coming to power, and that brings an important realization: the world needs changing, and they might just be the ones to do it.