Welcome to the Rare Reads book group page. This page will feature polls, news and a place to discuss!
Rare Reads is a book group that discusses unusual and interesting popular fiction (and sometimes nonfiction) at Topsham Public Library. We usually meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 6pm.
Our next meeting is Thursday, September 20 at 6pm. Our next book is TBA! New members always welcome!
Our members are currently voting on the book list for this year. It will be posted at the end of summer. Interesting in becoming a member? Email emma@topshamlibrary.org for more information.
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From Our Blog (click the post title to read, see images and comment)
Rare Readers – What were your favorites this year?
As always, the Rare Reads book group read a variety of books this year. What were your favorites? Which had the best discussions? Let us know in the comments below! Here’s the list to remind you: Rare Reads Book List 2017-2018 September: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders October: Pink Chimneys by Ardeana... Read more »
Pink Chimneys by Ardeana Hamlin
This month, the Rare Reads book group discussed a local favorite, Pink Chimneys. Have you read it? What did you think?
Summer Reading Lists 2017
Are you beginning to wonder if the sun still exists or if summer will ever arrive? I am. But don’t despair! Whether the days are dreary or the sun finally appears, there are book challenges and book suggestions to get us through our darkest days. The following link is for the Read Harder Challenge. The... Read more »
Interview with Monica Wood
This month, we discussed One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood. The book proved to be a record holder of its own in our group by being the first book that EVERYONE really liked. Here’s an interview with Monica Wood from one of our group members, Stephanie: http://stephdoyon.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-one-in-million-monica-wood.html
The Nightingale
Yesterday, we discussed The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Here’s a video of an interview with the author talking about her inspiration for the book:
