📖 Nenagh Library Adult Book Club
Tea, talk, and terrific books at Nenagh Library!
Looking to connect with fellow readers in Nenagh, dive into fascinating stories, and share your own unique perspective? Join us for our upcoming Evening Book Club!
📅 When: Tuesday, September 29th
⏰ Time: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
📍 Where: Nenagh Library
Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or looking to rediscover the joy of reading, everyone is welcome. There’s no pressure, no tests—just warm tea, great books, and wonderful conversation.
📚 What We’re Reading This Month
1. The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
A sharp, witty, and heartwarming story of friendship, courage, and boundary-breaking women.
- About the Book: Set in 1960s suburban Virginia, four very different women—a frustrated homemaker, a former wartime nurse, a hopeful artist, and an aspiring veterinarian—form a neighborhood book club. But when they crack open Betty Friedan’s groundbreaking The Feminine Mystique, the reading list sparks a quiet revolution. As their weekly discussions grow deeper, so does their bond, empowering each of them to challenge expectations, pursue their dreams, and support one another through life’s unexpected twists.Goodreads+ 1
- About the Author: Marie Bostwick is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling American author celebrated for her uplifting historical fiction and contemporary women’s novels. Known for her rich character work and emotional depth, Bostwick excels at capturing the resilience of women and the transformative power of community.SuperSummary
2. A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar
A gripping, atmospheric, and thought-provoking tale of survival, moral choices, and love.
- About the Book: Spanning just seven tense days in a near-future Kolkata impacted by extreme weather, the story follows two converging paths. Ma, a mother desperate to take her family to safety in America, loses her family’s crucial immigration visas when a break-in occurs. The thief, a hungry young man named Boomba, is fighting to keep his own family alive. What follows is a remarkable, fast-paced game of survival that asks a profound question: How far would you go to protect the people you love?SuperSummary+ 1
- About the Author: Megha Majumdar is an acclaimed Indian-born author who moved to the U.S. for university.Her stunning debut novel, A Burning, was longlisted for the National Book Award. Her writing is celebrated worldwide for its emotional punch, vivid urgency, and deep compassion for complex, human characters.Wikipedia+ 1
💡 Why Join?
Book clubs are all about interpretation! Reading is a personal experience, but sharing how a story touched you, angered you, or surprised you is where the magic happens. We want to hear your take on these characters, their choices, and their worlds.
Mark your calendars, bring a friend (or come solo and make new ones), and enjoy a relaxed evening with us!
☕ See you there!