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MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION
All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris Monday, May 9, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room
This stunning debut thriller explores race, sexism, and being a woman in the workplace.
NOVEL EXPERIENCE BOOK DISCUSSION
The Guncle by Steven Rowley Tuesday, May 10, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room
A warm and funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew for the summer.
BOOKS & BREWS DISCUSSION
Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe Wednesday, May 18, 7–8 p.m. Eddie’s Restaurant, 10 E. Northwest Highway
This cautionary tale of excess and hubris proves that wealth does not buy happiness; in this case, it leads to loneliness and sorrow.
SCIENCE FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION
Relic by Alan Dean Foster Wednesday, May 25, 7–8 p.m. / Conference Room H
The last known human searches the galaxy for companionship in a brilliant standalone novel from the legendary author of the Pip & Flinx series.
FAVORITE THINGS: VACATION READS Monday, May 23, 7–7:45 p.m. / Zoom See page 14.
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