Adult Book clubs

Alices Book Club

Alices book club is a monthly bookclub organized by library patron Alice Nolan and meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 3pm here at FCL! New members are always welcome; if you are interested in joining, please send an email to Alice at amron452@gmail.com

May

The Museum of Failures By Thrity Umrigar

Remy Wadia returns from the United States to Bombay to adopt a baby and visit his estranged, ailing mother, who has stopped speaking and withdrawn from life. As he cares for her, he discovers a photograph that uncovers long-buried family secrets, forcing him to rethink his childhood and his parents. On the verge of becoming a parent himself, Remy must confront whether he can forgive the past or remain defined by his resentment

June

The Frozen River By Ariel Lawhon

In 1789 Maine, midwife Martha Ballard is called to examine a man found frozen in the Kennebec River. Having previously documented an alleged rape involving two respected men—one of whom is now dead within the ice—she suspects foul play when a local physician undermines her deduction and declares the death an accident. As winter unfolds and a trial approaches, Martha investigates amid growing gossip and prejudice. Her diary becomes crucial evidence, forcing her to confront the truth and where her loyalties lie

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