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Burlington, MA 01803 - 12.0 miles
A traditional evening book discussion group in which everyone reads the same book. Gatherings are held the last Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA 01803. Attendees take turns choosing titles for discussion, and act as discussion leader for the books they recommend. Library staff member Susanne Sullivan manages the schedule, publicizes the titles, requests library copies for attendees to borrow, and provides support as needed. Contact Susanne at ssullivan@burlington.org. View upcoming discussions on the Burlington Library website at: http://www.burlington.org/departments/library/book_discussion_groups.php
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Burlington 01803 - 12.0 miles
Dive into the enchanting world of fantasy, mythological and speculative fiction literature every month! Discover new realms from a wide variety of selections in this exciting genre of fiction. Copies of each month's book are available at the circulation desk.
Fables & Fantasy meets at Burlington Public Library in Burlington, MA. For more information, please contact ref@burlingtonpl.org.
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Burlington 01803 - 12.0 miles
No magnifying glass required! Take part in our "Mysterious Mornings" book club, expertly guided by our resident gumshoe librarian. Uncover hidden plots, dissect clues, and sip your morning brew as you delve into the captivating world of mystery and suspense.
Mysterious Mornings meets at Burlington Public Library in Burlington, MA. For more information, please contact ref@burlingtonpl.org.
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Burlington 01803 - 12.0 miles
Our traditional last Thursday book discussion group delves into an eclectic array of selections spanning both fiction and non-fiction. Anticipate reading captivating titles and engaging in thought-provoking conversations that eagerly await your involvement. Themed snacks provided for select discussions!
Burlington Night Owls meets at Burlington Public Library in Burlington, MA. For more information, please contact ref@burlingtonpl.org.
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Burlington 01803 - 12.0 miles
Everyone in the group will work to bring a different cookbook to life each month! A potluck program. Drop in (no registration required) - and feel free to bring a to-go container!
Cookbook Book Club meets at Burlington Public Library in Burlington, MA. For more information, please contact ref@burlingtonpl.org.
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How I Escaped From Bloody Hell Mary LaForge Escaped shines a light on cosmically unanswered questions, and offers a perspective that outlines phases of reality from birth to deaths. Escaped is written with flowing words, without fluff, and with insights about the nature of reality that you can adopt and apply simply by journaling. Upon the death of her... |
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Api's Berlin Diaries Gabrielle Robinson Moving and provocative, Api's Berlin Diaries offers a personal perspective on the fall of Berlin 1945 and the far-reaching aftershocks of the Third Reich. After her mother's death, Robinson found her grandfather's diaries and discovered that he had been a member of the Nazi party. Her memoir juxtaposes her grandfather's harrowing account serving as... |
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In Sight of the Mountain Jamie McGillen In the devastating aftermath of the 1889 Great Seattle Fire, nineteen-year-old Anna Gallagher faces considerable pressure to marry well and soon. She has two serious suitors: a well-meaning but condescending doctor, and an evasive fisherman who challenges her mind... |
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Million Dollar Heartache T. Renee Not all of the best love stories end in happily ever after, but the true ones, the epic life changing ones-they never die. True love comes with a cost, whether it be a love between friends or lovers; love is a universal, transcendent debt that demands payment in full from its borrowers. Million... |
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The Heron Legacy Leona Francombe The ancient Ardennes Forest holds more than just the beauty of nature for Charles Fontaine. When he returns to this land of sinuous rivers and lonely ridges to sell his ancestral domain, he stumbles upon a twelfth-century legend woven into the complex tapestry of his heritage. Driven by unresolved questions, Charles delves into the tale of... |
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The Understudy Ellen Tovatt Leary The Understudy is the story of Nina Landau, an actress, living in New York City in the early '70s and trying hard to make it on Broadway. We follow her from her Broadway audition nerves to her eventual success on stage. Along the way we discover what goes on backstage during a Broadway show, how actors deal with the mistakes that... |
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Yella Gal Linda M. White Welcome to Saint Augustine, Florida – 1897! The town is a top winter destination thanks to its large resorts such as Flagler’s Ponce de Leon and Alcazar, an assortment of other smaller hotels and inns, its pleasant temperate weather and proximity to the sea. Birdie Fairfax is a soft-spoken, multi-ethnic... |
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God Bless Our Divided America David W. Marshall History is a powerful tool we can use to study the past, as well as its sometimes complex relationship with the present. To understand our nation's history is to also know its relevancy to today's current events. Over the centuries, the United States has been marked by divisions of race, class, religion, culture... |
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21 Days Donald R. Dragovich 21 Days is the chronological countdown to David's death as described by his brother, Donald. His written thoughts document what was happening to his brother David as he quickly succumbed to esophageal cancer. Donald describes his emotional turmoil in dealing with his... |
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Love Pour Over Me Denise Turney Raymond is the only man from his neighborhood to make it out, to rise above poverty, prison and drug addiction. A gifted athlete, Raymond is a sexy African American man. Women love him. He's a relentless sports champion. He's also terrified. He's pushed over the cliff of fear... |
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From Cowgirl to Congress Mila Johansen An eyewitness account of Jessie Haver Butler, a suffragist on the front lines of the women’s movement in 1920—with Alice Paul and Carrie Chapman Catt. During her long life devoted to women’s rights, Jessie lectured alongside George Bernard Shaw, Eleanor Roosevelt... |
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Arnold Falls Charlie Suisman Spend time in the funny, oddball village of Arnold Falls, where larger-than-life characters deal with the smallest of problems. Somehow, it all comes out right in the end. Given the choice of go big or go home, nine times out of ten the townspeople of Arnold Falls will go home, get back into their house... |
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Louisburg Square A. Dudley Johnson, Jr. How does a woman divorce her husband in a time when only men had the right to "grant divorces?" It’s the Gilded Age and Anna Tattersall has taken her two boys and left her husband who was seen in the embrace of one of her closest friends. She’s now staying with her true love, a wealthy... |
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The Mermaid Mahjong Circle: A Fairy Tale for Women Claudia Grossman A fairy tale for women, The Mermaid Mahjong Circle follows two lifelong friends and artists, Evie and Hannah, as they embark on an adventure that takes them from the present to the past and back again, thanks to a tale about a mysterious mahjong tile crafted a... |
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Looking for Love in a Garbage Can Lisa M. Sánchez Lisa Sánchez details the trials, challenges and difficulties of her violent and dysfunctional home environment as a result of her father's alcoholism. In this personal memoir, she illuminates the emotional and physical manifestations of living in a toxic environment, and what it does to your self-esteem, dreams... |
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La vita bugiarda degli adulti Il bel viso della bambina Giovanna si è trasformato, sta diventando quello di una brutta malvagia adolescente. Ma le cose stanno proprio così? E in quale specchio bisogna guardare per ritrovarsi e salvarsi? La ricerca di un nuovo volto, dopo quello felice dell'infanzia, oscilla tra due Napoli... |
