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Book Discussions

Mystery Book Discussion Group

This group meets monthly at the library. Books are available at the library approximately one month before the discussion date. All are welcome to join. Groups may be meeting remotely; contact the book group coordinator to find out the plan for their upcoming discussion.

Discussions are on Thursdays at 7:00 pm.

​​​​​​​2023

​​​​​​​January 19: Snow by John Banville
February 16:  The Art Forger by B. A. Shapiro
March 16:  Ratking by Michael Dibdin
April 20:  Nothing Ventured by Jeffrey Archer
May 18:  Field of Blood by Denise Mina
June 15:  Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin

Mystery book group coordinator: Maureen Parent, 802-434-2055, msparent@ gmavt.net


(Mostly) Fiction Book Discussion Group

This group meets monthly at the library. Books are available at the library approximately one month before the discussion date. All are welcome to join. Groups may be meeting remotely; contact the book group coordinator to find out the plan for their upcoming discussion.

Discussions are on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm.

2022

November 8:  How to Walk Away by Katherine Center
December 13:  Wonder by R.J. Palacio

2023

January 10:  The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
February 14 21 (date change): The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
March 14:  Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
April 11:The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Book group coordinator: Gwen Landis, 802-434-5012, gwennie1972@ yahoo.com


Climate Action Book Discussion Group

A collaboration between the Richmond Climate Action Committee and the library, this group aims to meet three times in 2022-2023. In November, we discussed Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson. Upcoming discussion information:

Wednesday, February 22, 4:00 pm
We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast
by Jonathan Safran Foer

This book offers an opportunity to talk about how collective action–particularly through our food choices–can make a difference for the future of our planet. We welcome a diversity of opinions. Books are available to borrow from the library. Join us for light snacks and conversation on Wednesday, February 22 from 4-6pm.