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Cover to Cover: Daybreak Discussion

Cumberland

Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
11:00am
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Cover to Cover has multiplied!

Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices.

Starting September 2024, there will be two groups reading the same books, but at different times of the year. Choose a morning session - Daybreak Discussions - or evening session - Nightfall Forum - that works with your schedule.

When you register for a session, there is no need to request a physical copy, as one will be ready for you! If you would prefer a different format such as an e-book or audiobook, please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.

By registering for this program, you are registering for a Tuesday morning session. To register for a Thursday evening session, please visit Cover to Cover: Nightfall Forum.

FALL SESSIONS - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

September 10: The Innocents, by Michael Crummey
October 15: The Librarianist, by Patrick DeWitt
November 12: Klara and the Sun, by Keigo Ishiguro
December 10: Theory of Crows, by David Robertson

WINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens December 2024 ❄

January: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi
February: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
March:This Is How You Lose The Time War, by Amal Al-Mohtar

SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2024 ❀

April:This Time Tomorrow, by Emma Straub
May: Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang
June: Bring Your Favourite Book Party!
Dickinson Reads Book Club

Ruth E. Dickinson

Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Jun 11, 2025
10:00am
60 minutes
10 sessions remaining

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We meet to enjoy lively good-natured discussions of a wide variety of books selected by our members. All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Everyone is welcome!
Book Chat - The Children's Book

Centennial

Wednesday Sep 11, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutes

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a lively discussion of The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt. Discussion held in English. Drop-In.
Manotick Afternoon Book Club

Manotick

Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Jun 11, 2025
3:00pm
60 minutes
10 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon. This group meets every second Wednesday of the month (September to June). Selections as follows:
- September: The Other Einstein, Marie Benedict
- October: From the Ashes, Jessie Thistle
- November: Snow Road Station, Elizabeth Hay
- December: The Maid, Nita Prose
- January: Paradise, Abdulrazek Gurnah
- February: The Marriage Portrait, Maggie O'Farrell
- March: The Sleeping Car Porter, Suzette Mayr
- April: Family Family, Laurie Frankel
- May: Fresh Water for Flowers, Valerie Perrin
- June: Family Album, Penelope Lively
Nepean Centerpointe Book Club

Nepean Centrepointe

Thursdays, Sep 12, 2024 - Feb 13, 2025
1:30pm
90 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!

Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.

Here's what we're reading in 2024/2025:
- March 14: Dead Wake by Eric Larson
- April 11: Warlight by Michael Ondaatje
- May 9: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
- June 6: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Start-Up by John Carreyrou
- July 11: Mansions of the Moon by Shyam Selvadurai
- August 8: Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall
- September 12: On the Ravine by Vincent Lam
- October 10: The Story of Us by Catherine Hernandez
- November 14: Snow by John Banville
- December 12: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin
- January 9: A Newfoundlander in Canada by Alan Doyle
- February 13: The Drowning Woman by Robin Harding
Book Banter (September to December 2024)

Alta Vista

Thursdays, Sep 12, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m.

September 12 : Lessons in Chemistry by Garmus Bonnie (Note the date change)

October 3: The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles

November 7: REMEMBER: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by Lisa Genova

December 5: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

All meetings are scent-free.
Casual book talk

Main

Thursdays, Sep 12, 2024 - Oct 17, 2024
2:00pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Come share a beverage with your fellow book lovers and talk about what you've been reading lately!

No need for everyone to read the same book. This is just an occasion to kick back and get new recommendations from your neighbors!
Orleans Book Chats

Orléans

Thursday Sep 12, 2024 at 7:00pm
60 minutes

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Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. New members welcome.
Book Banter (2024-2025 Season)

Hazeldean

Fridays, Sep 13, 2024 - Mar 07, 2025
1:30pm
90 minutes
6 sessions remaining

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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library.

Join us for discussions on the first Friday of every month.

September 13: Meet & Greet - Talk about our summer reading

October 4: "All Things Consoled" by Elizabeth Hay (Memoir)

November 1: "Light Between Oceans" by M.L. Stedman (Fiction)

December 6: "State of Terror" by Hillary Clinton & Louise Penny (Fiction)

No Meeting in January

February 7: "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline (Canadian)

March 7: "Cul-de-Sac" by Joy Fielding (Canadian-Mystery)

April 4: "Looking for Jane" by Heather Marshall (Canadian)

May 2: "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini (Canadian-Fiction)

June 6: "The Dinner" by Herman Koch (Fiction)
Sunnyside 2nd Friday Book Club

Sunnyside

Fridays, Sep 13, 2024 - Jun 13, 2025
2:00pm
90 minutes
10 sessions remaining

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Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.