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SUMMARY:Pop-up Book Club: Between the World and Me
DESCRIPTION:Any research into Black history comes with a reckoning of an American present. Written as a letter from a father to his son\, Between the World and Me\, situates the illusion of race as the lynchpin used by the American empire to oppress\, enslave and murder Black bodies. As timely and sobering a read as ever\, the lyricism and power of the writing match the uncomfortable truths revealed.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/pop-up-book-club-between-the-world-and-me/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club: Atmosphere: A Love Story
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid\, an epic and emotionally charged novel set against the backdrop of NASA’s 1980s space shuttle program. The story follows Joan Goodwin\, a reserved physics and astronomy professor whose lifelong fascination with the stars propels her to apply for a groundbreaking opportunity to become one of the first women scientists in space. Selected from thousands of applicants\, Joan begins intense training at Johnson Space Center\, where she forms unexpected bonds with a diverse group of fellow astronaut candidates. As their friendships deepen and the pressures of spaceflight mount\, Joan discovers a passion—and a love—that challenges her understanding of herself and her place in the universe. When a mission changes everything\, Joan must confront the risks of ambition and the transformative power of love. Copies are available at the first-floor circulation desk. New members are always welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tuesday-night-book-club-atmosphere-a-love-story/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Book Club: My Beloved World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor\, a candid and inspiring memoir by the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Justice Sotomayor traces her journey from a Bronx housing project to the nation’s highest court\, reflecting on a childhood shaped by loss\, resilience\, and a fierce determination to succeed. Diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at a young age\, she learned early the importance of self-reliance\, discipline\, and ambition. Along the way\, Sotomayor explores the mentors\, friendships\, and life experiences that guided her path through Princeton\, Yale Law School\, and a distinguished legal career. Both deeply personal and broadly resonant\, the memoir offers a powerful meditation on perseverance\, empathy\, and the promise of opportunity. Copies are available at the first-floor circulation desk. New members are always welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/monday-morning-book-club-my-beloved-world/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club: The Emperor of Gladness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong\, a luminous and deeply compassionate novel about chosen family\, survival\, and the quiet forces that bind people together. Set in the postindustrial town of East Gladness\, Connecticut\, the story follows nineteen-year-old Hai\, who\, on the brink of despair forms an unexpected bond with Grazina\, an elderly widow living with dementia. As Hai becomes Grazina’s caretaker\, the two forge a transformative relationship grounded in empathy\, memory\, and shared vulnerability. Over the course of a year\, their connection reshapes Hai’s understanding of himself\, his family\, and the fractured community around him. Tender\, searching\, and beautifully rendered\, the novel explores how love and human connection offer the possibility of healing and second chances on the margins of American life. Copies are available at the first-floor circulation desk. New members are always welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tuesday-night-book-club-the-emperor-of-gladness/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Book Club: The Glass Chateau
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of The Glass Chateau by Stephen Kiernan\, a moving novel of hope\, healing\, and the redemptive power of art set in post–World War II France. In the aftermath of the war\, Asher\, a former Resistance assassin haunted by loss and guilt\, wanders through a devastated country searching for purpose. His journey leads him to the Château Guerin\, an unlikely sanctuary where damaged survivors find solace by transforming sand into stained glass for France’s shattered cathedrals. As Asher discovers his own talent for the craft\, he must navigate hidden identities\, lingering resentments\, and fragile alliances among the chateau’s residents. Through shared creation and hard-won trust\, the novel explores how broken individuals can begin to heal—and help rebuild a broken nation. Copies are available at the first-floor circulation desk. New members are always welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/monday-morning-book-club-the-glass-chateau/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Book Club: If Anyone Builds It\, Everyone Dies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of If Anyone Builds It\, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All by Eliezer Yudkowsky\, an urgent and provocative examination of the existential risks posed by artificial intelligence. Drawing on decades of research into machine intelligence and alignment\, Yudkowsky argues that the global race to create superhuman AI is placing humanity on a path toward catastrophe. The book explores how sufficiently advanced AI systems could develop goals misaligned with human survival\, why such systems would be impossible to control once created\, and how even well-intentioned efforts could lead to extinction-level outcomes. Clear-eyed and uncompromising\, the book challenges readers to rethink technological progress\, responsibility\, and what it would take to change course before it’s too late. Copies are available at the first-floor circulation desk. New members are always welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/monday-morning-book-club-if-anyone-builds-it-everyone-dies/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club: The Frozen River
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon\, a gripping historical mystery inspired by the real life of 18th-century midwife Martha Ballard. Set in Maine in 1789\, the novel begins when a man is discovered frozen in the Kennebec River and Martha is called upon to determine the cause of death. A respected healer and keen observer of her community\, Martha keeps a detailed diary that soon entangles her in a web of secrets\, accusations\, and injustice\, particularly when her findings contradict those of a powerful local physician. As suspicion deepens and a trial approaches\, Martha pursues the truth despite growing personal risk. Richly researched and vividly told\, the novel brings to life a courageous woman who defied social conventions to seek justice in a world determined to silence her. Copies are available at the first-floor circulation desk. New members are always welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tuesday-night-book-club-the-frozen-river/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T200000
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SUMMARY:Exhibitionists Book Club: St. Lucy's Home for Girl's Raised by Wolves
DESCRIPTION:When Karen Russel’s debut short story collection fell onto our collective psyches in 2006\, it made some lasting alterations to the landscape of literature. A singularly weird and raucous vision. Come with us as we check in on it on its twentieth anniversary and reflect with it in conjunction with Shelburne Museum’s exhibit of On Point: Needlework from the Garthwaite Family Collection. This book/exhibit discussion will take place at the Pierson Library and be facilitated by Shelburne Museum’s Kat Redniss. And mark your calendars for June 4th\, when Kat will lead the Exhibitionists on a creative response at our partner’s library in Charlotte. Copies available at the first-floor circulation desk.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/exhibitionists-book-club-st-lucys-home-for-girls-raised-by-wolves/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,In Partnership with Shelburne Museum,Shelburne Museum
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