The following book clubs will meet in November and are open to new members. Discover the joy of discussing a great book with others this month!
Biography and Non-Fiction Book Club will meet on Sunday, November 13 at 3:00 p.m.at North Branch to discuss The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum.. Deborah Blum shares the untold story of how poison rocked Jazz Age New York City. In The Poisoner’s Handbook Blum draws from highly original research to track the fascinating, perilous days when a pair of forensic scientists began their trailblazing chemical detective work, fighting to end an era when untraceable poisons offered an easy path to the perfect crime. A beguiling concoction that is equal parts true crime, twentieth-century history, and science thriller, The Poisoner’s Handbook is a page-turning account of a forgotten New York.
Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m.at North Branch to discuss New Tricks by David Rosenfelt. Andy Carpenter gains possession of an adorable Bernese puppy whose owner had been brutally murdered. However, his playful new friend is valued by several people, many of whom are willing to resort to violence to get what they want.
The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club meets on November 14 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Nightlife Rob Thurman. Call 497-2149 for more information and meeting location. Trolls, vampires, and other preternatural creatures dwell in New York City, where humans are oblivious to their presence. Carl Leandros is only half human. His father’s dark lineage is the stuff of nightmares, and he and his entire otherworldly race are after Carl.
A Little Romance Book Club meets on Sunday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m. at North Branch to discuss Coming Home by Mariah Stewart. Vanessa finds a home in St. Dennis until her past catches up with her and she turns to Grady Shields for help.
The Evening Love to Read! Book Club will meet on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Branch to discuss The Dark Side of Genius: The Life of Alfred Hitchcock by Donald Spoto. This is the definitive life story of Alfred Hitchcock, the enigmatic and intensely private director of such memorable films as Psycho, Vertigo, Rear Window, The Birds, and more than forty other films. Spoto traces Hitchcock’s life from his English childhood through the golden years in Hollywood when he became one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.
Lakeview’s Leaky Cauldron will meet on Wednesday, November 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This book club is open to all ages. For more information and meeting location, call 309-497-2200.
Talk About Good Book Club will meet Wednesday, November 30, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the North Branch to talk about Secret of the Mansion and The Red Trailer Mystery by Julie Campbell, Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon, and The Happy Hollisters by Jerry West. Secret of the Mansion: Thirteen-year-old Trixie Belden and her friends search for hidden treasure in a mysterious mansion owned by an old miser. The Red Trailer Mystery: While traveling by trailer in upstate New York to find a runaway, Trixie Belden and Honey Wheeler investigate a case of mysterious trailer thefts. Tower Treasure: Joe and Frank discover the location of stolen jewels and papers and help remove suspicion from an innocent man. The Happy Hollisters: The adventures for the Hollister family begin as soon as they move into their new house on the shore on Pine Lake in Shoreham. First, the moving van carrying their toys and their father’s important new invention disappears. Next, they learn that their house may be haunted, with a treasure hidden somewhere inside!