Are you always looking for a good book or author? Do you like a lively discussion with other book enthusiasts? Then join one of our book groups! We have copies of the books available to borrow or you may click on the title and put a hold on the book in our catalog. Readers of all ages are invited to join our book groups at any time.
American History Book Group
Next meeting: Wednesday, May 8 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss The Daughters of Yalta by Catherine Grace Katz.
The group meets in the library every other month to discuss a book, primarily non-fiction, that deals with a topic, time-period or biographical work related to the rich history of the United States. Selections are based on suggestions from group members and from trusted, critical book review sources. The group is moderated by Executive Director Ann Thompson.
Participants may Zoom in. Please email Ann at athompson@essexlib.org for the Zoom link.
Classics Book Group
Next meeting: Thursday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin.
Join this exciting book discussion group and meet those great books you’ve always meant to read or revisit. We’ll be exploring literature from across the wide Western canon; from Beowulf to Brideshead, and beyond. Guaranteed to provoke thoughtful, wide-ranging discussions, insights, and illumination. The group is moderated by Executive Director Ann Thompson.
This group meets on Zoom. Please email athompson@essexlib.org for the Zoom link.
List of Previous Classic Book Choices
First Thursday & Saturday Book Group
Next meeting: Thursday, May 2 at 4:00 p.m. OR Saturday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline.
This book group typically meets on the first Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. in the program room. A second meeting of the group is held in the conference room on a Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Participants can attend either date and time, both groups read the same book. Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart moderates the discussions.
Participants may Zoom in. Please email Elizabeth at ereinhart@essexlib.org for the Zoom link.
Historical Fiction Book Group (Hi-Fi)
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss Billy Bathgate by E.L. Doctorow.
This book group usually meets in the Library’s conference room on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart moderates the discussions.
Participants may Zoom in. Please email Elizabeth at ereinhart@essexlib.org for the Zoom link.
List of Previous Historical Fiction Book Choices
Third Wednesday Book Group
Next meeting: Wednesday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson.
This general interest book group is open to all and meets on the the third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 a.m. at Essex Meadows. Executive Director Ann Thompson moderates the discussion.
