The Patten Free Library Book Group meets on the last Wednesday (unless noted) of each month at 3 pm in the Board Room. We match a pair of books, one a work of fiction, the other of nonfiction, on a topical and timely theme. New members are always welcome! Read the latest book group news here.
PFL Fall/Winter Book Group Last Wednesdays at 3:00 pm. In-person
Sept 25: Theme: Vietnam War
Nonfiction: The Best and the Brightest by David Halberstam
Fiction: The Women by Kristin Hannah
October 30: Theme: Native American, Identity
Nonfiction: Birding while Indian: a mixed-blood memoir by Thomas Gannon
Fiction: Night of the Living Rez: Stories by Morgan Talty
New Date! December 4: Theme: Arab-Israeli Conflict
Nonfiction: The Lemon Tree: an Arab, a Jew, and the heart of the Middle East by Sandy Tolan
Fiction: To the End of the Land by David Grossman
New Date! January 8th: Theme: History of illumination
Nonfiction: Brilliant: the evolution of artificial light by Jane Brox
Fiction: Last Days of Night by Graham Moore
Books on Tap
Books on Tap is back for a special spooky October event with a focus on horror! Bring some favorite spine chilling titles to discuss at Bath Brewing (141 Front Street) on Thursday, October 10 at 6pm.
Always wanted to join a bookclub, but don’t like anyone telling you what to read? This is the place for you! Bring a favorite title or two to your local brewery, and discuss books of all kinds while enjoying an adult beverage.
