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Women that love to read are encouraged to request membership in this group. This group reads a variety of genres with different members leading conversations on their recommendation for the month. *This club is for women only at this time.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Modesto Book ClubPapapoloni’s, modesto, CA
June 28th Lynn Telford-Sahl - On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
July 19th Kirstie N.
August 23 TBDBook Summary
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" by Ocean Vuong is a novel-length letter from a Vietnamese American man, Little Dog, to his mother, Hong, whom he knows cannot read. The letter, written in his late twenties, explores his family's history, particularly the lasting effects of the Vietnam War and their struggles as immigrants in America, focusing on the themes of love, trauma, and identity. - Modesto Book ClubPapapoloni’s, modesto, CA
August 23 - Patricia to lead discussion on The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.
Sept -Sally Murphy
Oct - Sara D.
Nov - Sarah P
Book Summary: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of the friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune. The novel explores their partnership and collaboration in the fight for civil rights and equality in America. Eleanor, the First Lady of the United States, and Mary, a civil rights activist, work together to promote desegregation, equal rights, anti-lynching laws, and education for all. Their friendship is a testament to the power of personal connections and the impact they can have on society.
