Book Discussions

Online Author Talks

We’re excited to share a mix of online author talks from New York Times Best Selling Authors and a Pulitzer Prize winning historian this summer. Click here for details on each talk and to register for other upcoming talks. Each event will include the opportunity for you to ask your questions. Each author’s book can be picked up at the circulation desk.

Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 PM: The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune

Thursday, January 23 at 2:00 PM: Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell

Tuesday, January 28 at 1:00 PM: An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman

Second Monday Book Club- meets the second Monday of the month at 11:00 am

Monday, December 9 at 11:00 am: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Nonfiction Book Group – meets the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm

Tuesday, January 7 at 1:00 pm: Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean

Nature’s Book Club – meets the last Monday of the month at 6:30 pm

Monday, January 27 at 6:30 pm: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness

Cook Bookclub – meets the first Monday of the month at 6:00 pm

Monday, January 6 at 6:00 pm: Mostly Plants by Lori, Dana, Corky and Tracy Pollan.

This book club is a wonderful opportunity for those who love reading, cooking, and food to come together, share their dishes, and discuss the featured cookbook.

1. Please register and pickup a copy of the book on the second floor of the library prior to the book club.
2. Choose a recipe to cook and bring to the meeting. Email your choice to smerrill@chboothlibrary.org.
3. Gather for a potluck and book discussion!

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Blankets by Craig Thompson

On Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 the C.H. Booth Library was fortunate to have a conversation with Craig Thompson about his work, specifically his groundbreaking graphic novel Blankets. Below is a recording of that conversation.

For more information about Blankets, and a Further Reading list, click here (link to come).

Are you a member of a book group? Check our Recommended Reads for copies of books that have been popular with local book groups. If you have a title you’d like us to consider for the Corner, let us know!