Book Club
March 2025
FOX AND I by Catherine Raven
But friends cannot always save each other from the uncontained forces of nature. Fox and I is a poignant and dramatic tale of friendship, transformation, and coping with inevitable loss—and of how that loss can become meaningful.
April 2025
DEATH COMES FOR THE ARCHBISHOP by Willa Cather
Death Comes for the Archbishop traces the friendship and adventures of Bishop Jean Latour and vicar Father Joseph Vaillant as they organize the new Roman Catholic diocese of New Mexico.
May 2025
THE SUN DOES SHINE by Anthony Ray Hinton
The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton is an extraordinary memoir that chronicles his life, his wrongful conviction, and his resilience during the 30 years he spent on death row in Alabama.
The book delves into the injustices Hinton faced after being arrested and falsely convicted of two murders due to systemic racism and a lack of proper legal defense. Hinton’s eventual release, thanks to the efforts of the Equal Justice Initiative and attorney Bryan Stevenson, brings a powerful message about perseverance, faith, and the ongoing fight for justice. This memoir is not just a personal story but also a call to action for fairness and reform in the justice system.
June 2025
THE MAID by Nita Prose
The Maid by Nita Prose is a captivating mystery that revolves around Molly Gray, a socially awkward and endearing hotel maid who finds herself entangled in a murder investigation. Molly, who struggles with social cues and has a passion for cleanliness and order, takes great pride in her work at the Regency Grand Hotel.
The novel is a heartfelt exploration of loneliness, the search for belonging, and the value of kindness, all wrapped in an intriguing whodunit plot. Its unique protagonist and the twists along the way make it an engaging read.
July 2025
THE MIGHTY RED: A NOVEL by Louise Erdrich
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich is a poignant novel set in the Red River Valley, exploring themes of environmental degradation, economic instability, and the complexities of human relationships. The story centers on Crystal Frechette, a hardworking single mother from a biracial family with deep roots in the region. The novel delves into the impact of industrial farming and the 2008 financial crash on the lives of ordinary people.
August 2025
THIS TIME TOMORROW by Emma Straub
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub is a heartfelt novel that blends time travel with themes of family, love, and self-discovery. The story follows Alice Stern, who is about to turn 40 and is grappling with her father’s declining health. On the night of her birthday, Alice unexpectedly wakes up as her 16-year-old self in 1996, giving her a chance to reconnect with her vibrant, younger father and revisit pivotal moments in her life.
As Alice navigates between her teenage years and her present, she reflects on the choices she’s made and the relationships that have shaped her. The novel explores the complexities of parent-child bonds, the passage of time, and the idea of second chances. It’s a touching and introspective journey that resonates with anyone who has ever wished to revisit the past.
