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Glencarlyn Book Club: "The Book of I"

Wednesday, October 28 · 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM · Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

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Let's talk about books at Glencarlyn Library! Join us at the Library for a book discussion on " By Night In Chile " by Roberto Bolaño. The Glencarlyn Book Club is held monthly at Glencarlyn Library, on the last Wednesday of every month. We are reading: ​​​ Jan. 28: " On the Calculation of Volume, Book I " by Solvej Balle. Feb. 25: " The Color of Water " by James McBride. Mar. 25: " Kairos " by Jenny Erpenbeck. Apr. 29: " Stoner " by John Williams. May 27: " Minor Feelings " by Cathy Park Hong. Jun. 24: " Blackouts " by Justin Torres. Jul. 29: " Vineland " by Thomas Pynchon. Aug. 26: " Gilead " by Marilynne Robinson. Sep. 30: " By Night In Chile " by Roberto Bolaño. Oct. 28: " The Book of I " by David Greig. Nov. 25: " Braiding Sweetgrass " by Robin Wall Kimmerer - CANCELED due to Thanksgiving closure. Dec. 30: " The Vegetarian " by Han Kang. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates. A limited number of reserved print copies of the selected book will be available at Glencarlyn Library circulation desk approximately one month before the book club meeting. Books are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons are also encouraged to place holds on available print or digital copies. For more information, please call 703-228-6548.

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