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The June Spotlight Groups Are…

May 28, 2018 Bookmark, Spotlight Book Groups

June 2018 Spotlights:
Fresh Fiction and Page Turners

Our June Spotlight Groups both meet at Hillside Library in New Hyde Park, New York!

Fresh Fiction Book Group is the Reading Group Choices June 2018 Spotlight GroupFresh Fiction readers discuss recently published novels every month.  The name of the group also refers to new perspectives of seasoned authors, such as Amanda Quick’s recent foray into historical fiction, as well as unique emerging voices, like Rhiannon Navin’s Only Child.  They discuss everything from twisty psychological thrillers to adventure stories, plus more mysterious mystical tales, mysteries, and historical fiction.  Readers ask and answer questions,

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Our 2017 Favorite Book Survey Winners Are…

May 24, 2018 Annual Favorite Books, Bookmark, Spotlight Book Groups

Thank you to everyone who filled out our 2017 survey!

The winners of our drawing received a gift certificate to a local bookstore and a package of RGC-recommended books for their entire group. Meet our 2017 favorite book survey winners. . .

The Secret Society of Rabid Readers is a favorite books survey winner on Reading Group ChoicesThe Secret Society of Rabid Readers
Decorah, Iowa

The Secret Society of Rabid Readers is a spin-off group of a larger public library book discussion group.  The public library group has everyone read the same title for book discussion once a month.

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The April Spotlight Group Is…

March 30, 2018 Spotlight Book Groups

April Spotlight:
New Friends of Northern Kentucky

The April Spotlight Group is Bookworms of Northern Kentucky!

Bookworms of Northern KentuckyThis month we’re featuring the book group Bookworms of Northern Kentucky which has been reading books together for 16 years!

Over the years, some members have changed, but they all share the same love of books and good writing. They meet monthly from September to June, at homes or the local library. They choose the year’s books every June, and everyone volunteers either to review and/or be hostesses. Their parent organization is a group of 150 women who gather monthly and choose small group activities to foster friendship and service.

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The February Spotlight Group Is…

January 27, 2018 Spotlight Book Groups

February Spotlight:
Morsels for the Mind

The February Spotlight Group is Morsels for the Mind!

This month we’re featuring the book group Morsels for the Mind which has been reading books together for 27 years!

Morsels for the Mind is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. They usually select books in January, at a potluck. Each member hosts one of the selections, researches the author, and provides food/drink that ties in with the book. They’ve discussed books in a hot tub, a red tent, and have gone on field trips and retreats together. 

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The December Spotlight Group Is…

December 03, 2017 Spotlight Book Groups

December Spotlight:
Rio Grande and Cassino Book Clubs

The December Spotlight Groups are located in Brazil!

This month we’re featuring two book clubs, both in Brazil: the first group is in Rio Grande and meets every other Tuesday. The second is in Cassino (a beach 20 kilometers from the city) and meets every other Saturday.

These groups discuss the book they are reading, read a short story, and socialize a bit with tea, coffee and some snacks. They get together from March (end of their summer) to November (end of their spring) and the books are either chosen by the host or recommended by a member.

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An American (Book Group) In Paris

November 30, 2017 Bookmark, News, Spotlight Book Groups, Themed Book Lists
The American Library in Paris

Reading In The Shadow of the Eiffel Tower

Paris, 2017: Two blocks from the Eiffel Tower you’ll find the rue du Général Camou, and there, at number 10, the American Library in Paris. The library has existed for nearly 100 years. It was established in the days of the First World War, when it served as a resource for Americans stationed abroad.

Today it opens its doors to anyone who wishes to join, and features the largest English-language circulating collection on the European continent.

Among the benefits of membership to the library is its book clubs.

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