Program Type:
Book DiscussionAge Group:
AdultsProgram Description
Event Details
Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the second Tuesday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.
This month we're reading: "The Names" by Florence Knapp.
In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets out with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register the birth of her son, knowing that her husband, Gordon—well regarded in the community but controlling at home—expects her to uphold a long-standing family tradition and name the baby after him. When the moment arrives, Cora hesitates, and the novel unfolds across three alternate, interwoven versions of their lives shaped by her last-minute decision. Spanning thirty-five years, this richly layered narrative examines the far-reaching impacts of domestic abuse, the complicated bonds of family, and the enduring possibilities for autonomy, resilience, and healing.