BOOK CLUB - Meets once a month at 10:00 a.m. on the last Thursday in the library.         ​​
We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter (2017) Goodreads 4.42 Stars (400 pages)

October 29, 2026 Meeting

Historical Fiction:  Set in WWII, the close-knit Jewish Kurc family from Radom, Poland, is scattered across the globe.  Through incredible resilience and luck, each sibling survives the Holocaust, eventually reuniting after the war.  An extraordinary, propulsive novel, demonstrates how in the face of the century’s darkest moments the human spirit can endure and thrive. Note: Streaming on Hulu

 

Solito -by Javier Zamora (2022) Goodreads 4.47 Stars (384 pages)

November 19, 2026 Meeting

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This nonfiction memoir recounts the story of Javier’s unaccompanied journey at age nine from El Salvador to the United State in 1999 to reunite with his parents. What promised to be a 2-week trip became a grueling 3,000 mile, 9-week odyssey alongside a chosen family of fellow migrants. Facing near-death experiences, the bond formed within this small group becomes the emotional core of the book.  Zamora beautifully captures moments of profound kindness, shared laughter and deep affection among the migrants.

 

The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Daré (2020) Goodreads 4.4 Stars (371 pages)

January 28, 2027 Meeting

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This debut fiction novel tells the story of a 14-year-old Nigerian girl who dreams of getting an education to find her “louding voice” the ability to speak for herself and change her future.  After her father sells her into a forced marriage she escapes to the city  only to end up in servit  ude.   Adunni, this spirited and optimistic girl refuses to be silenced by her circumstances.   Written in a unique, broken English that mimics the voice of a semi-educated girl makes the story authentic.  This is a critically acclaimed novel that has been praised for its heartbreaking yet triumphant story and its inspiring message of hope. 

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