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Two book groups are currently sponsored by the library and open to all: The Athenaeum Book Forum and the Book Club. Whether you like fiction or non-fiction, one of our book discussion groups is sure to please you. The library also subscribes to Book Letters, an online reader's guide for both casual readers and serious book lovers. Please check below for a listing of upcoming topics, bring a friend or two and join us for some lively discussion!

Athenaeum Book Forum

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - The Law of Dreams: A Novel by Peter Behrens

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 The Awakening by Kate Chopin

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 The Places in Between by Rory Stewart

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Reason to Hope: A Spiritual Journey by Jane Goodall

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Pilgrim at Tinker's Creek by Annie Dillard

All meetings are held in the Elizabeth Reed Room at 7:00 p.m.

~ Please join us for some lively conversation!

The Book Club

The Westfield Athenaeum Book Club normally meets on the 4 th Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm in the Whitney Study. All are welcome and no registration required.

Extra copies of the selected title are available at the Circulation desk. Check out our book club display on the main floor to see what's next!

Thursday, May 1st, 2008 - The Piano Tuner, by Daniel P. Mason

Thursday, May 29th, 2008 - Cannery Row, by John Steinbeck (Tea and Movie)

Thursday, June 26th, 2008 - The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Luis Zafon

Creating a Book Group

A book club is a great place for you to meet other people who share your interest in books. Here are a few links to good information on how to start one of your own!

Links to Help You Find further Reading

  • Book Reviews - By Allreaders.com - all fiction types & some non-fiction
  • Book Page - Your guide to the best in new books
  • BookSpot - A directory for book-oriented resources on the web
  • Genrefluent - All fiction types
  • Overbooked - Literary and genre fiction information
  • What's Next - Searches adult fiction in series

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Meet the Author

Each month, you can read about a current interesting author. Previous authors have included Amy Tan, Robert Brown and James Clavell.