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 alicemn@usa.com
september
The Cliffs By J. Courtney Sullivan
Tells the story of Jane Flanagan, who, after a career setback and marital troubles, returns to her Maine hometown and finds a once-abandoned Victorian house transformed into a renovated monstrosity. Hired by the new owner to research the house’s history, Jane uncovers a century’s worth of secrets and the stories of the women who lived there.
october
Catherine’s Dream By Roxanne Bocyck
Catherine Soból is a Polish peasant woman in the early 1900s, who lives on an orchard outside of Kraków, Poland, and dreams of being an artist. Raised by an iron fist, Catherine is an old-world girl with new world aspirations. But how will she pursue her dreams of artistry when she must conceal her drawings from her father, a pragmatic peasant-farmer, who demands she work to support the family?
Previous Months Books:
august
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
The Silent Book Club
Meets every 2nd Friday of the month from 6:30 – 8:00 PM