The Library offers several book clubs catering to a wide range of reading interests. The titles listed below are available from the Information Desk.
Discussion Group Schedule
Classics Book Club
First Thursday of February, June & October at 7:00 p.m. in the Collins Room and via Zoom*
This book group is moderated by Cindy Haiken, Readers’ Advisory Librarian. Contact Cindy Haiken at chaiken@wallingfordlibrary.org for details and to find out how to access the book online.
- June 2
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner - October 6
Dubliners by James Joyce
SCOW Presenta: Club de Lectura en Español! (Spanish Book Club)
Únase a Daisy Lopez de la Comunidad Hispana de Wallingford para una discusión de lectura, totalmente en español! Se reúne en Gouveia Vineyards, 1339 Whirlwind Hill Rd, para el vino y la conversación.
Si quisiera pedir prestada una copia de la biblioteca, favor de contactar a Daisy Lopez al correo electrónico (dlopez@scowinc.org) o llamando a la Comunidad Hispana de Wallingford (203-265-5866).
- TBD
Mystery Book Group
First Wednesday (September-December, February-June) at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room and via Zoom*
This book group is moderated by Carole Shmurak, author of 11 books and Professor Emerita at Central Connecticut State University. To participate, contact Carole Shmurak at cshmurak@gmail.com and put “Wallingford Mystery Book Club” in the subject line.
Spring 2022: A Very British Mystery
The first British detective novel is usually said to be The Moonstone (1868) by Wilkie Collins, although Catherine Crowe’s Adventures of Susan Hopley (1841) may be a contender for that honor. Whatever its beginnings, the British detective novel was pre-eminent during the “Golden Age,” the period between world wars of the 20th century. In the 21st century, the British detective novel remains a favorite of many readers (even when it’s written by an American). Here are five, from three British and two American authors.
- June 1
The Knowledge by Martha Grimes
Thursday Night Book Club
Third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Collins Room and via Zoom*
This book group is moderated by Cindy Haiken, Readers’ Advisory Librarian. Contact Cindy Haiken at chaiken@wallingfordlibrary.org for details and to find out how to access the book online.
- May 19
The Weekend by Charlotte Wood - June 16
This is Happiness by Niall Williams - July 21
Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney - August 18
So Long, See You Tomorrow by William Maxwell - September 15
The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach - October 20
Writers & Lovers by Lily King - November 17
The Throwback Special by Chris Bachelder - December 15
Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny
Truth Be Told: Nonfiction Book Group
Thursdays every other month at 7:00 p.m. in the Collins Room and via Zoom*
Moderated by Educator Susan Gomes. To participate and for details about meeting virtually or in-person, contact Cindy Haiken at chaiken@wallingfordlibrary.org.
- June 23
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe - September 29
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot