BOOK CLUBS FOR ADULTS
BOOK CLUBS FOR TEENS
Broadneck LGBTQIA+ Book Club
SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUBS Arnold Senior Center Book Club Meets at Broadneck Library Flight Behavior
Glen Burnie Explore the World in Books Tuesdays as listed below at 2 pm
Busch Annapolis Teen Pizza and Pages Book Club Thursdays, September 14, October 19 and November 16 at 6 pm Bring a favorite read, discuss the possibility of a group read and plan future meetings. Early Bird Book Club for Homeschoolers*
Crofton R Reading Rebels
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Sáenz Monday, September 25 at 6 pm Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Monday, October 30 at 6 pm
Greenglass House by Kate Milford Thursday, September 28 at 4:30 pm
Living Ghosts & Mischievous Monsters by Dan Sasuweh Jones Thursday, October 26 at 4:30 pm
Explore a new destination each month. Share what you have learned through books which might include a history book, biography, cookbook, mystery or even a picture book.
by Barbara Kingsolver Monday, September 11 at 2 pm
October 10: Maryland destinations November 14: To be determined
Read a Graphic Adaptation Wednesday, November 29 at 4:30 pm Severna Park R Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club Mondays, September 11, October 16 and November 13 at 5 pm
BOOK LOVERS BOOK CHAT Chat about a book you’ve read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed.
Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson Monday, October 2 at 2 pm
A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by Charlie Fletcher Tuesday, September 19 at 10:30 am The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass Tuesday, October 24 at 10:30 am A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger Tuesday, November 21 at 10:30 am
Deale Fridays, September 1, October 13 and November 10 at 10:30 am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Mondays, September 11, October 9 and November 13 at 10 am
One Maryland One Book Attend an event below to discuss this year’s pick, There, There by Tommy Orange. The book explores the challenges and triumphs of the cast of twelve Native characters from across generational lines, as they converge toward the Big Oakland Powwow. Note: the author will not be present.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker Monday, November 27 at 6 pm
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan Monday, November 6 at 2 pm South County Senior Center Book Club Meets at Edgewater Library Violeta by Isabel Allende Monday, September 18 at 1 pm
Edgewater Co-Conspirators Book Club Join us for a book club dedicated to mysteries and thrillers. R Registration is required only for those participating virtually via Zoom.
Odenton Comics and Graphic Novels Club Saturday, September 9 at 2 pm Discuss what you are currently reading and recommend favorite books to others. Severna Park Guys Book Club R Registration is required only for those participating virtually. How the World Really Works by Vaclav Smil Thursday, September 21 at 7 pm The Soul of America by Jon Meacham Thursday, October 19 at 7 pm
Busch Annapolis
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Tuesday, September 12 at 2 pm Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Tuesday, November 14 at 2 pm Eternal by Lisa Scottoline Thursday, September 14 at 2 pm Dickens and Prince by Nick Hornby Thursday, October 12 at 2 pm Hang the Moon by Janette Walls Thursday, November 9 at 2 pm
Suburban Dicks by Fabian Nicieza Tuesday, September 12 at 7 pm The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner Tuesday, October 10 at 7 pm
*More events for homeschoolers on pages 11 and 17.
There, There by Tommy Orange Monday, October 16 at 1 pm The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb Monday, November 20 at 1 pm
GINA DINICOLO Gina DiNicolo, author of The Black Panthers: A Story of Race, War, and Courage , speaks about the history of the 761st Tank Battalion, as well as her journey in accurately composing a work that relies on extensive archival research. AUTHOR VISITS
Crofton
The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda Tuesday, November 14 at 7 pm
Busch Annapolis Tuesday, October 17 at 2 pm Edgewater Monday, October 16 at 1 pm Glen Burnie Friday, November 3 at 11 am
A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan Thursday, November 16 at 7 pm
R Mountain Road
Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D.
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturday, October 14 at 11 am
Maryland City at Russett Tuesday, September 26 at 7 pm
Infinite Country by Patricia Engel Tuesday, September 26 at 7 pm
One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Library.
THERESA THA S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. Live Poetry Reading The award-winning artist will share a live reading of her viral poem, You So Black , followed by a question-and- answer session and book signing. Crofton Saturday, October 14 at 2:30 pm Teens: See Poetry Workshop, page 22
GRACE CAVALIERI R Writing for My Life: Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri Grace Cavalieri will talk about making poetry present in our lives. She will also read from her poems and answer questions. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Tuesday, September 26 at 7 pm
LOCAL AUTHORS PANEL Local Maryland authors share their writing and publishing journeys. Featuring Christina Harrington, author of Wildoak ; Nikki Pritchett-Johnson, author of Purposed Through Joy and Robin Daumit, author of My Muffin Madness . Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturday, September 30 at 11 am
Severna Park Silent Book Club Saturdays, September 23, October 21 and November 18 at 3 pm Come to our silent book club, where you can show up with a book you’d like to read and you will not be bothered! Designed for neurodivergent customers but all are welcome.
Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde Tuesday, October 24 at 7 pm
R Online Event Adult Writers’ Group
Saturdays, September 23, October 21 (with Lynne Streeter-Childress) and November 18 at 2 pm We welcome writers of all abilities interested in a read and critique group. Open to all forms of writing.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Tuesday, November 28 at 7 pm
Author Tommy Orange Photo by Elena Seibert
September, October and November 2023
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