Join us at Crab Orchard Public Library on the third Monday of each month, unless otherwise posted, at 6:00 pm for our monthly Book Club Meeting. This book club focuses on general adult fiction. Call us to have a copy of the book held for you. All are welcome!
Monday, October 20th, 6:00pm
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.
Fantasy Book Club: The Fellowship of the Read
This book club meets every month, the day varies based off the members availability. This book club focuses on the Fantasy genre and sub genres only. If you are interested please call and we will reserve you a copy of the current month’s book!
Monday, October 27th, 5:00pm
LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.
In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose
Youth Book Blub: The Novel Navigators
Due to after school programming, we have decided to pause this Book Club until the Summer Reading Program starts in June. If your child is interested or you have questions, please call the library!
