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Book Discussions

What We're Reading Wednesdays: A Virtual B.Y.O.Book Club

Join our librarians for a fun evening of sharing the books you've been reading on the first Wednesday of the month! Have you been in a reading slump? Tune in to be inspired by your neighbors' and librarians' recommendations. We'll get suggestions from each other to add to our To-Read lists. Contact discussion leader Becky Clark at rclark@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information. 

Zoom link in the event description.

Upcoming Dates

Click here to view Booklists from past meetings

Books n' Brew

Held at McCarty Mills Taproom, a relaxed setting to socialize, discuss books, and enjoy libations. Your drink is on you. Books are available for check out at the West Branch Circulation Desk or at Santori Library on the 3rd Floor. McCarty Mills Taproom is located at 140 S. River St., Aurora. Contact discussion leader Cesar Ortega at cortega@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information. 

Meets in-person

March 12
Book cover: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

April 16
Book cover: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

May 14
Book cover: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

Breakfast Book Club

The Breakfast Book Club reads a variety of titles, mainly historical fiction, and meets the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m., at Eola Road Branch for a fun discussion! Books are available for check out at the Eola 2nd Floor Reference Desk. Contact discussion leader Yiota Piraino at yiota@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information. 

Meets in-person

March 26

Book Cover: The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer 

April 30

Book Cover: The Last Love Note by Emma Grey 

May 28

Book Cover: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto 

Griot African-American Book Discussion

The Griot Book Discussion features books by African-American authors. Meets in-person at Eola Road Branch or virtual via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month. Zoom link available in the event description. Books are available for check out at the Eola 2nd Floor Reference Desk. Contact discussion leader Becky Clark at rclark@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information. 

Hybrid meeting: in-person or virtual on Zoom

March 18

Book cover: It's Not All Downhill from Here by Terry McMillan 

April 15

Book cover: Legacy by Uché Blackstock 

May 20

Book cover: Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris 

Happily Ever After Book Club

The Happily Ever After Book Club reads a diverse selection of romance novels, one romance trope at a time! The group meets in person on the third Saturday of the month at the Santori Library or virtual via Zoom. Zoom link available in the event description. Books are available for checkout at the Santori Library's 3rd floor reference desk. For more information, contact discussion leaders Becky Clark at rclark@aurorapubliclibrary.org, Rupangi Bakshi at rbakshi@aurorapubliclibrary.org, or call 630-264-4262.

Hybrid meeting: in-person or virtual on Zoom

March 15

Book cover: A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

 

April 19

Book cover: The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas

 

May 17

Book cover: Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner

 

Homeschool Award-Winning Book Club

Discover the enduring classics, discuss with other readers, and engage in fun comprehension activities! Pick up a copy of the current book at the Santori Library Children's Desk.  For children 11 years and under, reading level 3rd-5th grade. For more information, contact discussion leader Stef at scaterer@aurorapubliclibrary.org

Meets in-person

March

no meeting

April 27

Book cover: The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pène du Bois

May 29

Book cover: One Came Home by Amy Timberlake

Jardín de lectura

Jardín de lectura presenta libros de ficción con enfoque de autores hispanoparlantes. Reuniones el segundo jueves del mes. ¡Animate a ser parte de nuestro club de lectura donde se cultivan lectores! Te invitamos al Jardín de lectura, conversar sobre libros de ficción con enfoque de autores hispanoparlantes. Interesado/a? Reuniones en Nide Jardín el segundo jueves del mes. Recoge una copia del libro en la biblioteca Santori (2do piso) e inscríbete para asistir al club en persona. Ven y disfruta nuestras conversaciones sobre literatura, comparte tus pensamientos y socializa. Para más información puede contactar a Kathy por correo electrónico kmendoza@aurorapubliclibrary.org o por número de teléfono 630-264-4284. 

13 de marzo

Book Cover: Temporada de huracanes por Fernanda Melchor

10 de abril

Book Cover: Oye by Melissa Mogollón

8 de mayo

Book Cover: Justo antes del final por Emiliano Monge

Nonfiction Book Discussion

The Nonfiction Book Discussion reads a variety of contemporary nonfiction and meets once a month for discussion. Meets in-person at West Branch or virtual via Zoom. Zoom link available in event description. Books are available for check out at the West Branch Circulation Desk. Contact discussion leader Becky Clark at rclark@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information. 

Hybrid meeting: in-person or virtual on Zoom

March 17

Book cover: How Far the Light Reaches by Samantha Imbler

April 21

Book cover: The Power of Geography by Tim Marshall

May 19

Book cover: The Daughters of Yalta by Catherine Grace Katz