For
those who love to read and talk about books, Rock County Public Libraries
offer a wide variety of book discussions including contemporary and
classic literature. Some groups focus on a certain type of book, like
mysteries, some meet monthly and others periodically.
Anyone who has read
the book selection for that month is welcome to join the discussion. You can attend on a regular basis or just go when you’re
interested in a certain book. Plus
you are welcome at any of the libraries’ discussion groups, whether you
live in the community or not!
Below are the book groups' selections. The libraries
will have copies of the books for check out. For more information, call
the library of your choice or visit their website.
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Beloit
Public Library - 4th
Wednesday Book Discussions
608-364-2905 | 605 Eclipse Blvd.
| Website
| Sponsored by FABL
(Friends at Beloit Library) |
Wednesday, January
23 at 7 p.m.
The Fault in
Our Stars
by John Green
Check
the catalog
Wednesday, February
27 at Noon
Half Broke Horses: A true-life novel
by Jeannette Walls
Check
the catalog
Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m.
The Viral Storm: The Dawn of a New Pandemic Age
by Nathan Wolfe
Check
the catalog
Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m.
A Visit from the Goon Squad
by Jennifer Egan
Check
the catalog
Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
Lottery: The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Perry L. Crandall
by Patricia Wood
Not yet available in the catalog.
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Clinton Public Library - Second Tuesday Evening Book Discussions
608-676-5569 | 214 Mill St. | Website |
Tuesday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Someone Knows My Name
by Lawrence Hill
Check
the catalog
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Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Rascal, A Memoir of a Better Era
by Sterling North
Check
the catalog
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Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
by Helen Simonson
Check
the catalog
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Tuesday,
April 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Taming the Blue: The Thrills and Challenges of
One Man's Journey in Private Aviation
by Marge Van Galder
Check
the catalog |
Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Pioneer Women
by Johanna Stratton
Check
the catalog
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Eager Free Public Library,
Evansville
-
Antemeridians Book Group
608-882-2260 | 39 W. Main
St. | Website |
 Tuesday, February 19 at
10:30am.
Cutting for Stone
by Abraham Verghese
Check
the catalog
Tuesday, April 16 at 10:30am.
Olive Kitteridge
by Elizabeth Strout
Check
the catalog
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Edgerton Public Library
- Community Book Bunch
608-884-4511 | 101 Albion St. | Website |
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Thursday, January 17 at 6:30
p.m.
Good Omens
by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
at Emigail's Roadhouse, 650 E State Road 59
Check
the catalog
Thursday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m.
The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris
by David McCullough
at El Patron Mexican Grill, 2 West Fulton Street
Check
the catalog
Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Nausea
by Jean Paul Sartre
at Rays Restaurant, 1102 N Main St
Check
the catalog
Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Puddinhead Wilson
by Mark Twain
at Emigail's Roadhouse, 650 E State Road 59
Check
the catalog
Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Same kind of different as me
by Ron Hall
at Anchor Inn, 709 E State Road 59
Check
the catalog
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Hedberg
Public Library, Janesville
608-758-6588 | 316 S. Main St. | Website |
Mondays
are Murder –
a mystery book club
|
Reading
on the Rock -
a
contemporary literature group
|
|
 James
Patterson
Along Came a Spider
Monday, January 21, 2013 | 1:30 p.m.
Check
Catalog
 Margaret
Maron
Three Day Town
Monday, February 18, 2013 | 1:30 p.m.
Check
Catalog
 Lisa
Scottoline
Killer Smile
Monday, March 18, 2013 | 1:30 p.m.
Check
Catalog
 Caleb
Carr
The Alienist
Monday, April 15, 2013 | 1:30 p.m.
Check
Catalog
 P.D.
James
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
Monday, May 20, 2013 | 1:30 p.m.
Check
Catalog
|
 The
Tower, the Zoo and the Tortoise
by Julia Stewart
Thursday, January 24* | 6:30 p.m.
Check
Catalog
 Lake
Shore Limited
by Sue Miller
Thursday, February 28 | 6:30 p.m.
Check
Catalog
 Cleopatra
by Stacy Schiff
Thursday, March 28 | 6:30 p.m.
Check
Catalog
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Milton
Public Library
-
Mystery
Book Club
Phone:
608-868-7462 | 430 E. High St. | Website |
|
Wednesday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Sovereign
by C. J.
Sansom
Check
the catalog
Wednesday,
February 20 at 6:30 p.m.
The Heirloom Murders
by Kathleen Ernst
Check
the catalog
Wednesday,
March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Don't Look Back
by Karin Fossum
Check
the catalog
Wednesday,
April 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Gone
by Mo Hayder
Wednesday,
May 15 at 6:30 p.m.
A Beautiful Place to Die
by Malla Nunn
Check
the catalog
June 19: The Dark Horse by Craig Johnson
July 17: Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
August 21: In the Shadow of Gotham by Stefanie Pintoff
September 18: Learning to Swim by Sara Henry
October 16: Reflecting the Sky by S.J. Rozan
November 20: The Highly Effective Detective Crosses the Line by
Richard Yancey
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Orfordville Public Library - Women's
Book Discussion Group
608-879-9229 | 203 W.
Beloit St. | Website
The discussions are at the Footville Church of Christ, 117 Church
Street, Footville |
Thursday, January 17 at 7 p.m.
Damage
by John Lescroaft
Check
the catalog
Thursday,
February 21 at 7 p.m.
Moloka’i
by Alan Brennert
Check
the catalog
Thursday,
March 21 at 7 p.m.
One Good Dog
by Susan Wilson
Check
the catalog
Thursday,
April 18 at 7 p.m.
Gardens of Water
by Alan Drew
Check
the catalog
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Rock County Public Libraries are members of the Arrowhead Library System (ALS).
ALS was established in 1974 to coordinate and expand Rock County's
public library services to better serve the county citizens. All Rock
County residents benefit from enhanced, cost-effective library services
through the continued cooperation of ALS and its member libraries. For
more information, call 608-758-6690 or visit the system website: www.als.lib.wi.us.
Updated 18 January 2013 |
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