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Is the book REALLY always better than the movie? In our From Books to Film Book Club, we’ll read a book, then watch the movie on our own, and meet to discuss them both. Come join us at Southeast every third Thursday at 6:00!
November 20: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Obsessed with creating life itself, Victor Frankenstein plunders graveyards for the material to fashion a new being, which he shocks into life with electricity. But his botched creature, rejected by Frankenstein and denied human companionship, sets out to destroy his maker and all that he holds dear.
December 18: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
The Appalachian Trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America—majestic mountains, silent forests, sparkling lakes. If you’re going to take a hike, it’s probably the place to go. And Bill Bryson is surely the most entertaining guide you’ll find. He introduces us to the history and ecology of the trail and to some of the other hardy (or just foolhardy) folks he meets along the way—and a couple of bears.
January 22: Conclave by Robert Harris
The pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, one hundred and eighteen cardinals from all over the globe will gather to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election. They are holy men. But they are not immune to the human temptations of power and glory. And they are not above the tribalism and factionalism that consumes humanity. When all is said and done, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on Earth.
Did you know that all of our book clubs' selected books count toward your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge completion? Find out what books other book clubs are reading and join in the fun!
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Authors, Books, and Writing |
TAGS: | readjax | book to movies | book club | adult programs |
| Mon, Oct 20 | 10:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, Oct 21 | 10:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, Oct 22 | 10:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Thu, Oct 23 | 10:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, Oct 24 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Oct 25 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Oct 26 | Closed |
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