Looking to engage with thought-provoking ideas and connect with fellow curious minds? Join our lively book club dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of nonfiction!
This FREE club is specifically designed for active adults who enjoy delving into diverse topics. Each month, we'll tackle a compelling selection – from history and science to current events and personal journeys – offering something for every interest. Come prepared to share your insights, engage in stimulating discussions, and discover new perspectives.
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📚 January 22 - Heaven On Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
📚 February 26 -The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
📚 March 26 - The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America by Elizabeth Letts
📚 April 23- Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal and the Struggle for Florida's Future (Florida History and Culture) by Steven Noll & David Tegeder
📚 May 28 – Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder
📚 June 25 – The Women by Kristen Hannah
📚 July 23 – Skyway by Bill DeYoung
📚 August 27 - Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper
📚 September 24 - West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
📚 October 22 - The Light of Days - The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos by Judith Batalion
📚 November 19 – Alone Around the World, Naomi James
NO BOOK IN DECEMBER
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📚 January 28 – The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson
📚 February 25 – Above and Beyond Casey Sherman & Michael J. Tougias
📚 March 25 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks
📚 April 22 - Gator Country: Deception, Danger, and Alligators in the Everglades by Rebecca Renner
📚 May 27 McNamara’s Folly – Hamilton Gregory
📚 June 24 Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach
📚 July 22 We Should Not Be Friends: The Story of Friendship by Will Schwalbe
📚 August 26 A Voyage for Madmen by Peter Nichols
P.S. Feel free to bring your book recommendations to share with the group!
A huge shout out to our partners, The Lake Wales Public Library.
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