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Alvinston

TWEEN BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 16 & June 20 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May - “Stone Fox” by John Reynolds Gardine: Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, “Stone Fox” tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure.

June - “Rules” by Cynthia Lord: This Newbery Medal winning book is a heartfelt and witty story about feeling different and finding acceptance, beyond the rules. Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability.

ADULT BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 25 & June 15 – 10:00 to11:00 a.m.

May - ”Not a Happy Family” by Shari Lapena: A thrilling domestic suspense novel about a wealthy family living in upstate New York but all their money can’t protect them when a killer comes to call.

June - “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty: A novel that looks at marriage, sibling rivalry, and the lies we tell others and ourselves.

Bright’s Grove

TEEN BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 9 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

May - “Library of Lost Things” by Laura Taylor Namey: The book follows a teen aged girl who works in a bookstore and faces other life challenges along the way.

BOOK CLUB (AFTERNOON)

Wednesday, May 10 & June 14 – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

May - “The Last Chance Library” by Freya Sampson: The heartwarming story of a small town English librarian who emerges from her shell to fight for her beloved local library.

June - ”The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett: A complex story of African American twin sisters who ultimately choose to live in two very different worlds, one black and one white.

BOOK CLUB (EVENING)

Tuesday, May 16 & June 20 – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

May - “The Company We Keep” by Frances Itani: Six strangers learn that beginnings can be possible at any stage of life.

June - “A Town Called Solace” by Mary Lawson: A fictional tale about Liam Kane, who is named in his childhood neighbour’s will. This story takes place in Northern Ontario.

Camlachie

Camlachie Book Club

Thursday, May 18 & June 15 – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

May - “The Pull of the Stars” by Emma Donoghue: A complex, historical fiction about a maternity ward in 1918 Dublin, offering a three-day look during the height of the Great Flu pandemic.

June - “One Summer in Paris” by Sarah Morgan: An atmospheric story about unlikely friendships, and finding new understandings of family, love, and self-confidence.

Corunna

Corunna Book Club

Tuesday, May 16 & June 20 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

May - “Em” by Kim Thuy: In the midst of war, an ordinary miracle: an abandoned baby tenderly cared for by a young boy living on the streets of Saigon.

June - “Three Sisters” by Heather Morris: Against all odds, three Slovakian sisters have survived the most notorious death camp in Nazi Germany: Auschwitz.

Courtright

COURTRIGHT BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 11 & June 8 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May - ”The Henna Artist” by Alka Joshi: An adventurous tale of a woman’s escape from an abusive relationship and her rise to esteem as a highly regarded Henna artist for the wealthy of Jaipur.

June - “Rabbit Foot Bill” by Helen Humphreys: A fictional tale based on historical accounts about a young psychiatrist working in the 1960’s and his relationship with a patient from his childhood.

Florence

TEEN GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB

Saturday, May 6 & June 3 – 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

May – Superheroes: Gather to discuss any graphic novel that has a superhero as the main character.

June – Manga: This month’s discussion will be based on graphic novels originating from Japan.

FLORENCE ADULT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 9 & June, 13 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

May – “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson: An eye-opening story of people and history, and a examination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives.

June – “All Things Consoled” by Elizabeth Hay: A poignant, complex, and hugely resonant memoir about the shift the author experienced between being her parents’ daughter to their guardian and caregiver.

Forest

FRIDAY BOOK CLUB

Friday, May 19 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

“Over the Boards” by Hayley Wickenheiser: An autobiography that explores the lessons that won her four Olympic gold medals, and the wisdom she learned when she fell short.

GOOD MORNING BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 11 & June 8 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

May - “Great Circle” by Maggie Shipstead: Two women’s fates, and their hunger for self-determination in vastly different geographies and times collide.

June - “Still Life” by Louise Penny : Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his team are called to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montreal and yet a world away.

Grand Bend

GRAND BEND BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, May 10 & June 14 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

May – “The Whisper Man” by Alex North: A psychological thriller about a father and son caught in the crosshairs of an investigation to catch a serial killer preying on a small town.

June – “Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson: A historical fiction inspired by the blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project.

Inwood

INWOOD BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 16 & June 20 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May – “Educated” by Tara Westover: An autobiography that explores what education means to a young woman brought up in isolation in the mountains of Idaho.

June – “I Am a Truck” by Michelle Winters: A Canadian novel and Giller Prize finalist about a man, a woman, and their Chevrolet dealer, set in New Brunswick.

Mallroad

TEEN BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 4 & June 1 – 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 13 – 17

Do you love reading or want to challenge yourself to read more? Explore different types of books while sharing your thoughts with other book lovers.

May – Dystopian Novels: Dystopian books relate to an imaginary place where people are unhappy and usually afraid because they are not treated fair.

June – Fantasy: Pick any book with magic or the supernatural and come discuss your reads.

KIDS’ BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 11 & June 8 – 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 10 – 12

Do you love reading or want to challenge yourself to read more? Participate in this book club just for kids. Explore different types of stories and share your thoughts with other book lovers.

May 11 – Graphic Novels

June 8 – Non-Fiction

Mooretown

MOORETOWN BOOK CLUB

Monday, May 29 & June 26 -12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Each month we will discuss the next group-chosen read!

Oil Springs

OIL SPRINGS BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 11 & June 8 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May - “Brother” by David Chariandy:

A heartbreaking and timely story about the profound love that exists between brothers and the senseless loss of lives cut short with the shot of a gun.

June - “Don’t you forget about me” by Mhairi McFarlane: A funny, romantic, heartfelt novel about secrets from the past bubbling to the surface.

Petrolia

TWEEN BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, May 25 & June 21 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

May - “Orphan Island” by Laurel Synder:

A deep, compelling, heartbreaking, and completely oneof-a-kind novel about nine children who live on a mysterious island.

June - “Stone Fox” by John Reynolds Gardiner: Little Willy’s grandfather is sick, and it’s up to Willy to save their farm from tax collectors. Their only hope is the prize money from the National Dogsled Race. Do Willy and his dog, Searchlight, stand a chance against the toughest racers around?

ADULT BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, May 10 & June 14 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

May – “Just Get Home” by Bridget Foley: A suspense thriller about two strangers who need each other’s help to survive the night after a devastating earthquake shakes Los Angeles.

June – “Akin” by Emma Donoghue: A historical, domestic fiction book about a retired university professor who reckons with his past, and unexpectedly, the future in the form of a great-nephew.

EVENING BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 16 & June 20 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

May - “Library of Lost Things” by Laura Taylor Namey: This novel explores friendship, growing up, and finding love against the backdrop of a heartbreaking motherdaughter relationship.

June - “Truly Madly Guilty” by Liane Moriarty: This novel tells the story of Sam and Clementine, an ordinary yet busy married couple trying to balance work and family life.

Point Edward

POINT EDWARD BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, May 3 & June 7 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

May - “When the Apricots Bloom” by Gina Wilkinson: A fiction tale about three women in Iraq trying to protect their families and forge friendships in uncertain times.

June - “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig: A speculative fiction novel about Nora Seed and a library that grants second chances.

Port Franks

PORT FRANKS BOOK CLUB

Monday, May 15 & June 12 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

May - “Harlem Shuffle” by Colson Whitehead: A piece of crime fiction and a family saga that takes place in Harlem between 1959 and 1964.

June - “Fight Night” by Miriam Toews: A humorous, big-hearted novel about two teenage misfits who spectacularly collide one fateful summer, and the art they make that changes their lives forever.

Sarnia

ADULT FICTION BOOK CLUB

Monday, May 8 & June 5 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

May - “The Bone Code” by Kathy Reichs: An absorbing look at the sinister uses to which genetics can be put and featuring a cascade of ever-moreshocking revelations. It is Temperance Brennan’s most astonishing case yet– one that gives new meaning to today’s headlines.

June – “Cloud Cuckoo Land” by Anthony Doerr: Set in Constantinople in the fifteenth century, in a small town in present-day Idaho, and on an interstellar ship decades from now, Anthony Doerr’s gorgeous third novel is a triumph of imagination and compassion, a soaring story about children on the cusp of adulthood in worlds in peril, who find resilience, hope - and a book.

ART & BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 18 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

“A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki :

An inventive and beguiling story of our shared humanity and the search for a home. Copies of the book will be available beginning April 1, 2023, at Sarnia Library. A book discussion will be held at Sarnia Library at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18th followed by a tour of the “Many Lives Mark This Place” exhibition at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery (JNAAG) 147 Lochiel Street, Sarnia.

Historical Fiction Book Club

Thursday, May 18 & June 15 - 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

May – “Fire Sparkling” by Julianne MacLean: From the USA Today bestselling author of A Curve in the Road comes a spellbinding novel about one woman’s love, loss, and courage during wartime.

June – “Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah:

A powerful American epic about love and heroism and hope, set during the Great Depression, a time when the country was in crisis and at war with itself, when millions were out of work and even the land seemed to have turned against them.

WARRIOR CATS BOOK CLUB

Saturday, May 13, June 1- 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Ages 10 – 12

Delve into this interactive book club. There will be book discussions, readings, and activities. Participants are encouraged to be active readers of the Warrior Cats series.

Watford

WATFORD BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 16 & June 20 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

May - “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed: A non-fiction memoir about the author hiking the Pacific Crest Trail on a journey of self-discovery.

June - “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams: A work of fiction about two lonely people meeting at a library and forming a friendship through the books they read.

Wilkesport

LUNCHTIME BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 30 & June 27 - 11:30 am to 12:30 p.m.

We will provide the hot chocolate and coffee, and you can bring along lunch if you wish. Take part in a lively book discussion at the Wilkesport Library. Titles are selected by the book club each month.

Online Book Club

NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 16, June 20 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Participate in thought-provoking discussions and experience new non-fiction authors. Select a non-fiction book and discuss your choice. Visit any Lambton County Library location or visit lclibrary.ca to reserve a book. To reserve an eBook, browse the Libby app. A Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration. For help setting up Zoom, please call the library for technical support at 519-337-3291.