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CURRENT BOOK

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The Best Cook in the World
by Rick Bragg
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group will discuss this book on
Wednesday, March 3rd, @ 2:00pm


 PREVIOUSLY READ BOOKS:

2023
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Anxious People
​by Fredrik Backman
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The Autistic Brain
by Temple Grandin

2022

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Christmas at Eagle Pond
by Donald Hall
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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
by Kim Michele Richardson
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Braiding Sweetgrass
by Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Mrs. Sherlock Holmes
by Brad Ricca
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The Island of Sea Woman
​by Lisa See
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Deep South
by Paul Theroux
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The Truth According to Us
by Annie Barrows
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The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
by Marie Benedict
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Call the Nurse
by Mary J. MacLoed
 
 
 

2021

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Sisters First
by Jenna Bush Hager & Barabra Bush Pierce
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Ellie and the Harpmaker by Hazel Prior
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Rise: How a House Built a Family
by Cara Brookins
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The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
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My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me
by Jennifer Teege
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Joy For Beginners
by Erica Bauermeister
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Beyond the Sky and the Earth
by Jamie Zeppa
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The Dry Grass of August
by Anna Jean Mayhew
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The Hare With Amber Eyes
by Edmund de Waal
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The Girl With the Louding Voice
by Abi Dare
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Holidays On Ice
by David Sedaris

2020

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The Wine Lover’s Daughter
by Anne Fadiman
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The Help
by Kathryn Stockett
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Stag’s Leap
by Sharon Olds
"Great Aunts and Uncles"
by Sue Robertson
Sue is one of our local Authors and is a member of the Chesley Memorial Library Writer's Group. During the uncertain times of the pandemic she shared her short story with us, keeping us motivated and occupied until we could meet again.

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Outcasts United
by Warren St. John
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The Last Lecture
by Randy Pausch
BOOK CHAT
Occasionally, we step away from having an assigned book and discuss some of our favorite books we've read individually. It's a great opportunity to get recommendations from fellow readers.
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Dream New Dreams
by Jai Pausch
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Wishin’ and Hopin’
by Wally Lamb
2019
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Between You & Me
by Mary Norris
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The City Baker’s Guide To Country Living
by Louise Miller
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Here and Nowhere Else
by Jane Brox
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The Lucky Gourd Shop
by Joanna Catherine Scott
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King Peggy
by Peggielene Bartels
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Unless
by Carol Shields
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The Swerve
by Stephen Greenblatt
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Big Stone Gap
by Adriana Trigiani
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Blood, Bones & Butter
by Gabrielle Hamilton
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Everyman’s Rules For Scientific Living
by Carrie Tiffany
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Seven Days Of Us
by Francesca Hornak

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      • Visiting Authors... >
        • 2020 Visiting Authors
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        • 2018 Visiting Authors
  • Library Catalog
    • Catalog How To's >
      • Logging In
      • Searching For Books
      • Using the Online Catalog
      • Reserve An Item
      • Bookbag
      • Using A Cell Phone/Smart Phone
      • Finding New Books
  • Library Services
  • Programs
    • Adult >
      • Book Discussion Groups >
        • Afternoon Book Discussion
        • Evening Book Discussion
      • Senior Cafe'
    • Youth >
      • 1000 Books Program >
        • 1000 Book Sign Up
        • 2020 1000 Readers
        • 2019 1000 Readers
        • 2018 1000 Readers
        • 2017 1000 Readers
        • 2016 1000 Readers
      • Summer Program
      • Story Time
      • Read Alouds
      • Authors and Illustrators
      • Book Awards >
        • Ladybug Award: gr Pre-K - 3rd
        • Great Stone Face Award: gr 4-6
        • Isinglass Award: gr 7-8
        • Flume Award: gr 9-12
      • DIY Kids
      • Cupcake War >
        • Cupcake War
  • Resources
    • Covid-19 Resources
    • Genealogy
    • Library Of Things
    • Northwood Facts >
      • Historical Northwood Photos
    • Tickets & Passes
  • Products