The Urban SUN: Black Voices Book Club meets on the fourth Sunday of the month at 4:00 pm via Zoom.
This book club, led by Donna Mackey and Marilyn Ruffin, explores contemporary and historical works by African American authors and promotes meaningful conversations about race. Open to all adults; please register for each discussion you plan to attend. Get ready to get uncomfortable and get real!
Please note: This book group meets virtually, except for November (in person) and December (no meeting). If you would like to join us for an upcoming discussion, please register via our Event Calendar, and a Zoom link will be emailed to you. Book club selections are subject to change. Please call the library Information Desk at 608-825-0702 for the most current information.
2024 Selections:
January 28Image
| The Personal Librarian, by Marie Benedict and |
February 25Image
| I Almost Forgot About You, by Terry McMillan |
March 24Image
| Daughters of the Dust: a Film by Julie Dash |
April 28Image
| Empathy : Poeartistry, by Rage Sinclaire |
May 26Image
| The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson |
June 23Image
| Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby |
July 28Image
| James by Percival Everett |
August 25Image
| The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride |
September 22Image
| The Survivalists by Kashana Cauley |
October 27Image
| The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates |
November 24
| Reader's choice! Come with a book (or 5) that you have enjoyed to share with other members of the group!November's meeting will take place in-person at the library at 1:30 PM. |