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In honor of the Library's 35th Anniversary, complete activities between now and December 6 for the chance to win prizes! To get started, download an activity sheet here: https://www.flower-mound.com/Document... .
The Flower Mound Public Library welcomes you to join our book club discussion group for lively talk about the book of the month! Meetings for the remainder of 2020 will be held digitally via Zoom. The next meeting will take place on Monday, August 10 at 7 p.m. to discuss "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson. Email lynne.craddock@flower-mound.com for information on how to join.Check out our digital flier with meeting dates and book selections here: https://www.flower-mound.com/Document...
There is still time to participate in the Library's 2020 Summer Reading Challenges! All ages are welcome to participate. Complete challenges and win prizes through July 31st. To sign up, visit our website: https://www.flower-mound.com/1774/Sum... . Happy reading!
Which genre/award category is your favorite? What are your thoughts about the books in that category this year?https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...
Which of the nominees and winners of the Goodreads Choice Awards have you read? Which are your favorites? Are any on your to-read list?https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...
What did you read this month? Did you enjoy it?
Did the book that you read include any stories that inspired you? How did they make you feel?
What’s your favorite type of cozy read? Are you a mystery or an inspirational fan? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction?
Instructions:1. Read the theme description.
2. Select a book that ties to the theme. You can choose from the suggestions provided or a book not included on the list, as long as it fits with the theme.
4. Enjoy your book!
5. Participate in the discussion about this theme on the Goodreads page through December 31.
Theme description: The wind is blowing and the temperature is dropping…it’s the perfect time of year to snuggle up with a cozy read! Pick a gentle, feel-good fiction or nonfiction book, grab a mug of your favorite warm beverage, and enjoy!
Suggested Titles:
Fiction
“Chestnut Street” by Maeve Binchy
“Death by Darjeeling” by Laura Childs
“Murder at the Vicarage” by Agatha Christie
“The Noel Diary” by Richard Paul Evans
“Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café” by Fannie Flagg
“The Tinderbox” by Beverly Lewis
“Miss Julia Speaks her Mind” by Ann B. Ross
Nonfiction
“Marley and Me” by John Grogan
“The Good Neighbor” by Maxwell King
“The Little Book of Hygge” by Meik Wiking
Wow, Heather! That's a great list! Glad you liked them!
What did you read this month? Did you enjoy it?
How do our relationships (specifically with family members) shape us? Is there a particular family member who was instrumental in your personal growth or development?
What does family mean to you? Did what you read this month change or affirm your perspective on family in any way?
Instructions:1. Read the theme description.
2. Select a book that ties to the theme. You can choose from the suggestions provided or a book not included on the list, as long as it fits with the theme.
4. Enjoy your book!
5. Participate in the discussion about this theme on the Goodreads page through November 30.
Theme description: As we move into the holiday season, what better time to read books that focus on family? Pick a book that explores the concept of family, whether it be one that a person is born into or one that is chosen.
Suggested Titles:
Fiction
“A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman
“The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin
“Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng
“Commonwealth” by Ann Patchett
“Where’d You Go, Bernadette” by Maria Semple
Nonfiction
“Cat & Nat’s Mom Truths” by Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer
“Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces” by Michael Chabon
“Dad is Fat” by Jim Gaffigan
“Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting” by Anna Quindlen
“The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls
What did you read this month? Did you enjoy it?
What is the scariest book you have ever read? How did this month's book compare?
What types of books frighten you the most? Is it books with a focus on the paranormal, a near-future technological threat, or something more psychological or suspenseful? How do the writing style or descriptions contribute?
Instructions:1. Read the theme description.
2. Select a book that ties to the theme. You can choose from the suggestions provided or a book not included on the list, as long as it fits with the theme.
4. Enjoy your book!
5. Participate in the discussion about this theme on the Goodreads page through October 31.
Theme description: Get into the spirit of the season with some seriously scary reading! This can be a book in the horror genre, a collection of scary stories, more general fiction with a thrilling feel, or even a nonfiction title that fits into the theme.
Suggested Titles:
Fiction
"House of Secrets" by V.C. Andrews
"The Megarothke" by Robert Ashcroft
"House of Leaves" by Mark Danielewski
"The Stranger Diaries" by Emily Griffiths
"The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
Nonfiction
"The Midnight Assassin" by Skip Hollandsworth
"The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
"The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
"The Stranger Beside Me" by Ann Rule
"The Witches: Salem, 1962" by Stacy Schiff
What book did you read this month? Did you enjoy it?
