Book Club
Book Club – Wilson Public Library
Join others at the Wilson Public Library for a monthly book club at 5:30 PM on Thursday, July 30th. Books will be made available starting Wednesday, July 1st. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book, “Heartwood” by Amity Gaige will be discussed.
In the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. Alone in the wilderness, Valerie pours her thoughts into fractured, poetic letters to her mother as she battles the elements and struggles to keep hoping.
At the heart of the investigation is Beverly, the determined Maine State Game Warden tasked with finding Valerie, who leads the search on the ground. Meanwhile, Lena, a seventy-six-year-old birdwatcher in a Connecticut retirement community, becomes an unexpected armchair detective. Roving between these compelling narratives, a puzzle emerges, intensifying the frantic search, as Valerie’s disappearance may not be accidental.
The Summer Reading Program is also supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Participants are encouraged to check out the book by visiting the Wilson Public Library at 1087 US Hwy. 70A in Wilson or call (580) 668-2486. The Wilson Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Book Club – Love County Library
Join others at the Love County Library for their book club at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 28th. Conversation and fellowship will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book, “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife” by Anna Johnson, will be discussed.
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife follows eighty-two-year-old Fred Fife, a kindhearted but lonely man who is struggling with poverty and facing homelessness. When he is mistakenly identified as a resident named Bernard Greer at a nursing home, Fred takes advantage of the mix-up, gaining shelter, meals, and companionship while trying to keep his identity hidden. Meanwhile, Denise Simms, a caregiver at the facility dealing with a failing marriage and family challenges, becomes suspicious of Fred because of the compassion he shows compared to the gruff Bernard she expects. As their lives become intertwined, both Fred and Denise confront past hurts, rediscover purpose, and learn about forgiveness, redemption, and the healing power of human connection.
The Summer Reading Program is also supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
For more information, or to pick up your copy today, contact Love County Library at (580) 276-3783 or visit us at 500 South Hwy. 77 in Marietta. The Love County Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Book Club – Davis Public Library
Join friends at the Davis Public Library for their book club at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, July 28th. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book, “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach, will be discussed.
Phoebe Stone arrives alone at the elegant Cornwall Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, dressed for a celebration but seeking solace after hitting rock bottom. While the other guests are there for a wedding, Phoebe treats herself to a final indulgent getaway. Unexpectedly, she forms a connection with the meticulous bride, leading to a weekend of surprising confessions and self-discovery. Both funny and moving, Alison Espach’s “The Wedding People” explores how chance encounters can change our lives in ways we never expected.
The Summer Reading Program is also supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Participants are encouraged to check out the book by visiting the Davis Public Library at (580) 369-2468. You can visit the library at 209 East Benton in Davis. The Davis Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.