October is National
Reading Group Month
Celebrate the Joy of Shared Reading
(TROY,
MI)
– In recognition of the importance of reading groups in so many lives, the
Women’s National Book Association (wnba-books.org) has designated October as
National Reading Group Month. More than
five million people belong to reading groups, and many of those groups are
affiliated with public libraries. An
astonishing 110 libraries in southeast Michigan sponsor at least one reading
group. The Troy Public Library offers
four groups for adult readers to enjoy sponsored by the Friends of the Troy
Public Library.
“Our
Library offers Adult Book Discussion groups year- round mornings, lunchtime and
evenings sponsored by the Friends of the Troy Public Library,” Cathy Russ, Troy
Library Director said. “Whatever your
interest related to books, we have a book group for you. Get together with
friends and discuss the best sellers, your favorite mysteries or the classics.”
Drop-ins
are welcome and no registration is required at the “Booked for Lunch” group
which meets the first Wednesday each month from 12 – 1 pm. Just bring your thoughts to share plus your
beverage and lunch. Books to be reviewed
are:
November
5: Hungry Tide: a Novel by Steve
Hamilton and December 3: Broken for You
by Stephanie Kallos.
The
following Adult Book Discussion groups require registration. Register online at www.libcoop.net/troy or call
248.524.3542. Books are available at the Adult Service desk
prior to the meetings.
The
Dan Ewald Group meets on the second Tuesday each
month from 7 – 8:30 pm. Books to be
reviewed are October 14: World of Wonders
by Robertson Davies and November 11: A
Cold Day in Paradise by Steve Hamilton.
Life
Readers Group meets on the first Wednesday each month from 7 – 8:30 pm. Books to be reviewed are November 5: Probable Cause by Theresa Schwegel.
The
Mystery Discussion Group meets on the second Tuesday each month from 10 – 11
am. Books to be reviewed are: Retro: An Amos
Walker Novel by Loren Estleman and November 11: A Cold Day in Paradise by Steve
Hamilton.
For more information on the Adult Book Discussion groups, please
call Linda Horn at 248.524.3578. Reading
selections for each group can be found in each issue of the quarterly Troy Today. The Troy Public Library is located at 510
West Big Beaver Road.
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