Norfolk Book Groups

Norfolk has a number of book groups, which typically meet in members' homes.   The selections are varied, with an emphasis on recent fiction and books that are readily available in paperback.  Selections are made based on member recommendations and general interest. 

For more information or to join a book group, contact the library at 528-3380 or the Norfolk Community League. Or e-mail us about the Monday book group.
 

Monday Book Group

The Monday Book Group meets monthly, usually at 8 pm on the second or third Monday of the month, in members' homes.  There are no meetings during the summer months of July and August.

1999 Books
JanuaryMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden (recommended)
FebruaryEden Close by Anita Shreve
MarchTuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom (recommended)
AprilCharming Billy by Alice McDermott
MayAlice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
JuneTending to Virginia by Jill McCorkle
September 20The Secret History by Donna Tartt
October 18Old Friends by Tracy Kidder
November 15Story of Ruth by Jane Hamilton
December 13Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells
 
2000 Books
January 16The Red Tent by Anita Diamant (highly recommended)
February 21The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King
March 20Straight Man by Richard Russo
April 17Bird Song by Sebastian Falk (highly recommended)
May 15The Shelter of Each Other by Mary Pipher
June 19Ladies Man by Elinor Lipman
September 18Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver (recommended)
October 16Dandelion Wine, by Ray Bradbury
November 20All Souls, by Michael McDonald (recommended)
December 11Ordinary Love and Good Will, by Jane Smiley
 
2001 Books
January 15The Killer Angels, by Michael Shaara
February 12Life in a Cold Climate, and Pursuit of Love, by Nancy Mitford
MarchA Map of the World, by Jane Hamilton
AprilWhat's Bred in the Bone, by Robertson Davies
MayExpecting Adam by Martha Beck
JuneHouse of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus
SeptemberThe Odd Sea - Frederick Reiken
OctoberMoira's Crossing - Christine Shea
NovemberGirl with the Pearl Earring - Tracy Chevalier
DecemberChocolat - Joanne Harris
 
2002 Books
January 21The Things They Carried - Tim O'Brien
February 25The Professor and the Madman - Simon Winchester
March 18The Hundred Secret Senses - Amy Tan
April 22What We Keep - Elizabeth Berg
May 20A Beautiful Mind - Sylvia Nasar
June 17Welcome to the World, Baby Girl - Fannie Flagg
SeptemberThe Corrections - Jonathan Franzen
OctoberAva's Man - Rick Bragg
NovemberWhile we were orphans - Kazuo Ishiguro
DecemberFast Food Nation - Eric Slosser
 
2003 Books
JanuarySecret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd
FebruaryThe Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (recommended)
MarchThe Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks(recommended)
Upcoming
AprilNickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
MayThe Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter
JuneEmpire Falls by Richard Russo

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