Daytime Discussion - Next Book

The daytime discussion changed it's next book to David Copperfield by Charles Dickens.  The discussion will be on Wednesday, Jan. 14th.    If you need a copy of the book let the library know and we'll get it for you.  It is also available as an eBook and an eAudiobook through NetLibrary.   Stop into our library if you need information on how to access these online resources.

The February discussion will be The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman.  

For our evening book discussion meeting tomorrow (12/9)

Just a brief reminder to anyone attending the book discussion tomorrow evening that with this open book discussion format, it will be really HELPFUL to everyone else if you could bring a copy of any book you plan on discussing with us. This may not be possible, but if it is it will really be helpful to those in the group who would like to take a look at it and have a reference...

OH, and I will have my laptop with me so we can look up information for books people discuss as well as find them either in our library, other libraries, or even online for purchase

See you all tomorrow,

Doug

Next Discussion - Cannery Row

The next daytime book discussion date will be Monday, Dec. 8 at the Senior Center.

Here are a few links you might want to check out.  

Cannery Row Literature Guide

Cannery Row in pictures

Cannery Row

Brick Lane Discussion

The discussion of Brick Lane by Monica Ali was a lively sharing of ideas and impressions of the book.  Everyone in the group enjoyed the book, finding the characters more interesting and likable as the story progressed.  For more information about the book, reviews, discussions and read alikes go to NoveList.

The next book is Cannery Row and the discussion is currently scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 10th.  Two people already know they cannot make that date.  Other possible dates are Wed., 12/3; Mon., 12/8; Mon. 12/15; Wed., 12/17.  Please check your calendars and comment on what dates are good for you.

Also start thinking about February's book.  We will decide that at the next meeting.

Brick Lane by Monica Ali

For those in the daytime book discussion, you should hopefully have received or be receiving Brick Lane very soon. In the meantime, here are some book resources. Feel free to click the comment link at the bottom and add any comments or thoughts you have as your read the book and others can respond to as well.

Book Browse Readers Guide

Bookrags Readers Guide

Author bio

Author interview

Another author interview

Trailer for the upcoming movie based on the novel

March by Geraldine Brooks

I hope everyone has received and is making out alright with their copies of March. Here are some web resources you can take a look at if you so desire...

And don't forget about the comment link below so if you want to add your two, three, or four cents that would be great!

BookBrowse Reading Guide

Reading Group Guides.com Reading Guide

Author Website

Reader's Guide from the Author's website

Author interview from Powells.com

Interview with Gerald and Reading Guide Questions

Welcome to Cranbury Public Library Book Discussions!

Hi everyone and welcome to the online home for Cranbury Public Library Book Discussion(s). I hope that everyone who is interested will have the chance to take part in a book discussion whether it be by coming to our regular meetings or here online. Just a few quick things to mention:

I. Please note to the right that I have created a schedule for the next few book discussions. I will update this as time goes on and that is where you should look to see what the group's current agenda will be. It is also a place where I will make announcements and any changes related to the book discussion group(s). Check back here on a regular basis!

II. For each book discussion date I will create an initial post for that discussion with some links to additional resources relevant to our book/topic. At the bottom of these posts you will see a link that says 'comments' (its really small and located at the lower right of the post). That is where you can click to add your own comments about the book we are reading. It will be the way we can have a discussion online.

Just add your comment (when you do choose the 'Name/URL' option and put your name so we can know who is commenting, and then others in the group can read it and respond, then you can respond back... and all of sudden you have an online conversation going.. its that simple!!

Of course if you have any questions or troubles don't hesitate to contact me!

III. If you scroll down a bit, and look on the right you will see a small chat window with the title "CPL Book Discuss". This small tool will allow you to chat directly with me during the day if you would like to talk about books we are reading or even if you just have a question. Think of it this way...its just something fun and different to try!

I will have the first 'post' up very soon and then feel free to comment and get this thing going

-Doug