Book Discussion
Words on Wednesday: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Her name was Henrietta lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Though she died of cancer over 60 years ago, the cells of this poor former Southern tobacco farmer were harvested without her knowledge, grown in culture and became one of the most important tools in medicine. Join us to discuss this compellingly researched book by Rebecca Skloot. Learn more about all of our monthly book discussions.
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Words on Wednesday: Lady in Gold by Anne Marie O'Connor
Join us to discuss the remarkable story of Adele Bloch-Bauer, the subject of Gustav Klimts very famous paintings. The painting Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I (1907) was confiscated by the Nazis. It was already famous before it was bought in 2006 for $135 million for the Neue Galerie, New York. The author depicts the cultural, historical, and political environments of the 20th century Vienna impeccably. Learn more about all of our monthly book discussions.
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Words on Wednesday: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Liesel, a young foster child growing up during World War II, has lots of secrets from her treasured stolen books to the Jewish man hidden in her basement. When the bombing raids start, all those secrets could come to light.
Copies of The Book Thief will be available for pick up on the second floor of Main Library one month before the discussion.
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American Crime Noir : The Long Goodbye
Bring your lunch and join us to discuss The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler. Philip Marlowe gives an acquaintance a ride to Tijuana and then finds out the man's wife has been found dead.
Copies of The Long Goodbye will be available at Maze Branch a month before the discussion. This book discussion is part of our lunchtime summer mystery series American Crime Noir. Library book discussions are open to all who are committed to reading and talking about books.
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Read and Reflect: Drive: the Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Author Daniel H. Pink argues that the secret to high performance and satisfaction in today's world is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. Pink challenges popular misconceptions to reveal what actually motivates people and how to harness that knowledge to promote personal and professional fulfillment. Drive: the Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us examines the three elements of true motivationautonomy, mastery, and purpose-and offers smart and surprising techniques for putting these into action.
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American Crime Noir : Double Indemnity
Bring your lunch and join us to discuss Double Indemnity by James Cain. An insurance agent allows himself to be seduced into helping the femme fatale kill her husband for the insurance money.
Copies of Double Indemnity will be available at Maze Branch a month before the discussion. This book discussion is part of our lunchtime summer mystery series American Crime Noir. Library book discussions are open to all who are committed to reading and talking about books.
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genre X book discussion: Understanding Comics
Join us for our monthly book discussion for readers in their 20s and 30s. June's selection is Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud.
In addition to this month's selection, select a graphic novel of your choice to read and discuss in relation to McCloud's book. Please bring it with you to discussion for show & tell!
Copies of Understanding Comics will be available at the Main Library a month before the discussion. Browse our Graphic Novel section or ask the Adult & Teen Services desk staff to recommend a great graphic novel to accompany it.
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Inspiration: Living Life Mindfully - The Book of Awakening
The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have is the result of a journey of the soul and will inspire others to embark on their own. Author Mark Nepo speaks of spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter the hardships.Inspiration: Living Life Mindfully book discussion features a new non-fiction title each month.Books are available at the Dole Branch Library one month before the discussion.Library book discussions are open to all who are committed to reading and talking about books.
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Read and Reflect: Nothing Daunted: the Unexpected Education...
Nearly a hundred years later in 1916, Dorothy Wickenden, the granddaughter of Dorothy Woodruff, found the teachers buoyant letters home, which captured the voices of the pioneer women, the children, and other unforgettable people the women got to know.
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Muslim Journeys: "Persepolis: The Story of Childhood"
Originally published to wide critical acclaim in France where it drew companisons to Art Spiegelman's "Maus," this graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi is a wise, funny and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Experience powerful black-and-white comic strip images and read the story of Satrapi's life in Tehran from ages 6 to 14. This young girl saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. You'll also view portions of the film version of this book.