New Providence Memorial Library's Online Reading Group discussion

We're back for another Summer Reading Program for prizes. The program starts June 1 and continues until July 31.

I'll be posting a different discussion question each week. In order to be eligible for prizes, respond to the question as it relates to what you're reading. I'll post the questions to our Facebook page as well. This year, I'm also trying a written component so you can submit responses in writing by dropping them into the Summer Reading response basket in the library. There is a full brochure of the program that you can pick up at the Circ Desk.

We're looking for thoughtful comments that explain your views. So, more than just "I agree with that." I'll start you off each week with an example response from what I'm currently reading.

There's no required reading list and we're not counting how many books you read. We're looking for discussion and participation.

Prize winners will be drawn at random from among the week's participants on Fridays and winners will be contacted through Goodreads messaging. You must come in to the library to claim your prize and bring a valid library card.

We'll have a weekly drawing of $10 gift certificates from the following merchants:

A&P
New Providence Florist
Paolo's Kitchen
Tables for Two
Coppola's
McGrath's

And grand prizes from Skin Deep Spa, NP Fuel & Starbucks.

Do you have a list of books you'll be reading or topics you'll be discussing? Thanks! Diana D

No required books so no list per se but I will publish a list of suggested books on the Literary Elements theme that you may read at your choice.

I usually just throw the topics out each week but for one that sounds interesting and I may be asking is what is the significance of the title, would you have given the book a different title?

There's no wrong or right answer and the questions are meant to be broad enough that you can express an opinion about what you're reading.

I look forward to having you in the discussion.

I CAN READ A FICTION AND A NONFICTION BOOK SIMULTANEOUSLY. RIGHT NOW IT'S CITY OF DREAMS (SWERLING)AND THE CURMUDGEON'S GUIDE TO GETTING AHEAD (MURRAY)

RARELY TWO FICTION AT THE SAME TIME.

SORRY ABOUT THE ALL CAPS. IT LOOKS AWFUL BUT DUE TO AN INJURY I CAN ONLY TYPE WITH ONE FINGER, LEFT HAND.

TRUST ME, ALL CAPS LOOKS BETTER THAN ALL LOWER CASE.

We're happy to have your comments in whatever type you use.....but I'll repost this on the August discussion thread so we can all see it....