Library Book Club Selections 2025-2026

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September 11 - The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

A story of a Mi'kmaq family who travels to Maine each summer to pick blueberries. The book follows the lives of Joe, the eldest son, and Norma, a young girl growing up in Maine whose lives are intertwined by a tragic event. The story explores themes of indigenous history, family , loss and search for belonging.

October 19 - The Hope Chest by Viola Shipman

Ever since she was diagnosed with ALS, fiercely independent Mattie doesn't feel like herself. She can't navigate her home, ride in a boat, and can barely feed herself. But when Mattie, a new caretaker, and her young daughter, Jeri, enter the scene, the couple's life improves.

 

November 13 - The Women by Kristin Hannah

Frances "Frankie" McGrath, a young nursing student, as she joins the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. Her decision to serve, influenced by her brother's deployment and a desire for purpose, leads her to the brutality of war and the challenges of returning to a changed America. The story explores the impact of war on individuals, the resilience of women and the scars of conflict.

No Meeting in December

January 8 LaRose by Louise Edrich

The novel concerns the aftermath of a tragic hunting accident, in which Landreaux iron shoots and kills Dusty Ravich the child of his neighbor and best friend, in order to atone for his action, Iron gives his own child and Dusty's best friend to Dusty's family to raise as their son. Throughout the novel, LaRose's presence acts as a palliative measure, healing some of these wounds by connecting the spirit world to that of the still living characters.

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February 12 - Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson

The book follows the Freeman family across generations, focusing on their legacy and the impact of historical trauma. The story is connected by "Old Mo", a 20 gallon stoneware jar made by an enslaved man which becomes a symbol of the family's resilience and history. The novel explores Freeman family's journey from slavery to their present in a wealthy New England enclave, highlighting the lasting effects of slavery and racism.

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March 12 - How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny

In the ninth book in Penny's Inspector Gamache series, follows Gamache as he grapples with internal conflicts and a murder case while also facing a growing threat to his career and even his life. The story weaves three intertwined story lines: the investigation into a murder in Three Pines, the internal political turmoil within the Surete and a mysterious death at the Ministry of Transport.

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April 9 - The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sarah Brunvold

The story of Aidyn Kelley, a young reporter, and Clara Kip, a 79 year old hospice patient, who are brought together by a seemingly insignificant assignment: writing an obituary for Mrs. Kip. Aidyn discovers that Mrs. Kip's life, marked by tragedy and loss, is filled with remarkable stories and wisdom.

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May 14 - We All Live Here by JoJo Moyes

Tells the story of Lila Kennedy as she navigates a tumultuous period in her life following her divorce and her mother's death. Lila, a writer grappling with a broken marriage, two rebellious daughters and a crumbling house, also faces the unexpected return of her estranged father, Gene, who abandoned her for Hollywood years ago. Lily is forced to confront her past and re-evaluate what it means to be a family.

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June 11 - Potluck Lunch

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Also reads - The Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Freemantle, West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge, The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

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