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Veni, Vidi, Legi! The book club newsletter of the Batavia Public Library 2025 - no. 13 (Spring/Summer) |
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Greetings!
Welcome back to our spring/summer issue of Veni, Vidi, Legi! - the Library's newsletter specifically for Book Clubs. (It means "I came, I saw, I read" in Latin.) Twice a year we will bring you articles, websites, and other items we hope your book club will find interesting and helpful. Enjoy! |
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For general information and suggestions, see our For Book Clubs page |
Want to know what the Library's book club has been reading? |
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The hottest new social scene might be a book club nbcnews.com, April 13, 2025 "They pick a title, read it and then gather to discuss it in detail. But unlike more traditional book clubs, many of these groups add on another activity — or multiple — to turn their gatherings into social events rather than introverted hangs..." |
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What's the highest rated pick of all time from the Read With Jenna Book Club? women.com, April 16, 2025 "Jenna Bush Hager's book club began, as many good ideas do, with a dare, she told Publishers Weekly. Libby Leist, executive vice president of the "Today" show, spotted a contradiction in two headlines..." |
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Four Seasons Books reaches record number of book clubs shepherdstownchronicle.com, April 18, 2025 "Four Seasons Books has been growing its community of book lovers, by increasing the number of niche book clubs it offers.By the end of this spring, the store will have nearly 20 book clubs — each with its own, unique theme..." |
Batavia Public Library's tenth annual Tournament of Books has come to a close.
And the winner is ... |
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2025 WINNER |
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Rounding out the Final Four
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Food...Don't Forget the Food!
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Reading The Midnight Library? Serve this broccoli pasta that comes together in a snap. |
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Discussing the classic A Tree Grows in Brooklyn? Then treat your book club buddies to this handheld version of the quintessential Irish-American feast. |
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No book club is complete without a great American novel, and as The Great Gatsby turns 100 this year, no Gatsby party is complete without Champagne. |
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And Now for Something Light ... |
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Let us know how you like our newsletter and send feedback and suggestions for features you'd like to see to askus@bataviapubliclibrary.org - we'd love to hear from you.
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