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Cautionary Tales Book Club
University Park Branch Library
Saturday, July 18
1:30pm - 3:00pm
University Park Branch
Center for Adult Learning ClassroomCautionary Tales book club explores science fiction, horror, and thrillers with a slant towards cautionary tales. The club will delve into the frightening nature of horror stories, the cautionary aspects of many science fiction stories, and the page turning events within thriller novels.
July 18: Paradox by Douglas Preston & Aletheia Preston NOTE: This is a brand new sequel to Extinction by Douglas Preston, previously read by this book club.
When a reclusive man is found dead under grisly circumstances in the Colorado wilderness, CBI Agent Frankie Cash and Eagle County Sheriff Jim Colcord, whom we met in the New York Times bestseller, Extinction, team up again on their most enigmatic and dangerous case yet. Their investigation uncovers a trail of bizarre killings, baffling money transfers, and a fanatical secret society.
Aug 15: Devolution: a firsthand account of the Rainier sasquatch massacre by Max Brooks
A modern retelling of the Bigfoot legend is presented as a gripping journal by a woman from a high-tech Pacific Northwest community who becomes cut off from civilization by a volcanic eruption before witnessing the flight of starving humanoid beings.
Sept 19: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi
When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls "an animal rights organization." Tom's team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on. What Tom doesn't tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. Not our Earth, at at least. In an alternate dimension, massive dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a warm and human-free world. They're the universe's largest and most dangerous panda and they're in trouble. It's not just the Kaiju Preservation Society whose found their way to the alternate world. Others have, too. And their carelessness could cause millions back on our Earth to die
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!
Register to save your seat. Registration must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not already have one, you can apply for a library card online.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Authors, Books, and Writing |
TAGS: | readjax | book club | adult programs |
University Park Branch
| Mon, Jun 22 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 23 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 26 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jun 27 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 28 | Closed |
