Book Discussions and Author Visits
 
November & December 2025

Join us in the Annex (unless otherwise noted).
Reserve a copy of the books today.
 
Good Reads with Sarah Siegel
Broken Country
by Clare Leslie Hall

When her brother-in-law's actions reconnect her with a former love, Gabriel, whose son eerily resembles her deceased child, Beth's carefully constructed life unravels as past secrets and jealousies resurface, leading to deadly consequences and a difficult choice.

Wednesday, November 19 at 6pm

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The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
The River Is Waiting
by Wally Lamb

Corby Ledbetter is struggling. New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage into a tailspin. And that's before he causes the tragedy that tears the family apart. Sentenced to prison, Corby struggles to survive life on the inside, where he bears witness to frightful acts of brutality but also experiences elemental kinship with a prison librarian, tender-hearted cellmate, and a troubled teen desperate for a role model. Buoyed by them, Corby begins to transcend the boundaries of his confinement, sustained by his hope that mercy and reconciliation might still be possible. Can his crimes ever be forgiven by those he loves?

Wednesday, December 17 at 6pm 

Registration begins November 13
 
Virtual Author Visits
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium
 
The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
Bestselling Author and Winner of the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction

Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories.
 
Influenced by Peters’ own Mi’kmaq heritage, The Berry Pickers is a riveting exploration of family, grief, and the bonds we share. 
 
Thursday, November 13, 7pm
 
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Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Power of Habit
 
Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss! Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling books The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work, home, and in life in his latest work, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. 
 
Tuesday, November 18, 2pm
 
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