Book Club

Perry Sippo Adult Book Discussion

Enjoy lively discussions with others on today's most intriguing books. New members welcome. Books available at circulation desk.

June 2 2016

The Sound of Gravel: A Memoir 
Ruth Wariner

The true story of one girl's coming-of-age in a polygamist family. Ruth Wariner was the thirty-ninth of her father's forty-two children. Growing up on a farm in rural Mexico, where authorities turn a blind eye to the practices of her community, Ruth lives in a ramshackle house without indoor plumbing or electricity.

July 7 2016

All the Single Ladies 
Dorothea Benton Frank

The author once again takes us deep into the heart of the magical Lowcountry where three amazing middle aged women are bonded by another amazing woman's death. Through their shared loss they forge a deep friendship, asking critical questions. Who was their friend and what did her life mean? Are they living the lives they imagined for themselves? Will they ever be able to afford to retire? How will they maximize their happiness? Security? Health? And ultimately, their own legacies?

August 4 2016

The Light Between Oceans
M.L. Stedman

A novel set on a remote Australian island, where a childless couple live quietly running a lighthouse, until a boat carrying a baby washes ashore.
 

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