April 2026

This month, we will be reading I Capture the Castle, by Dodie Smith.  This book, her first novel, was originally published in 1948. One library reader described it as "A quirky fun read about an eccentric British family." Another said "Set in 1930s England, a quirky family lives in a dilapidated castle. Narrator Cassandra relates the happenings when 2 Americans move into the area. Coming of age, fun and funny characters, surprising insights about England and human nature. Charming." 

This book was named One of BBC's 100 Novels that Shaped Our World.

Our meeting is scheduled for April 24th. Mae will be bringing our book selections, and Lisa will lead our discussion. 

5:30PM, the usual location. 

March 2026

Our March meeting will be on March 27th at 5:30PM. 

This month, we will be reading What you are looking for is in the library, by Michiko Aoyama (translation by Alison Watts). The Contra Costa Library summary says this: "What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just the book recommendation to help them find it. "  300 pages

Fran will lead our discussion and either Kim or Lisa (substituting if Kim is out of town in April) will bring our book selections for next month. 

There are currently two physical copies available in Contra Costa Library - place your holds now!!

February 2026

Our next meeting will be on Friday, February 27th at 5:30pm. Denise will lead our discussion, and Fran will bring the book selections. As usual - we will meet at Sheila's and a light supper will be provided. 

This month we are reading The Husband's Secret, by Liane Moriarty. This book was written in 2013 and is her fifth novel. Publisher's Weekly said this about the book: "Australian author Moriarty, in her fifth novel (after The Hypnotist's Love Story), puts three women in an impossible situation and doesn't cut them any slack. "

Audiobooks, e-Books, and five physical books are currently available at the Contra Costa County Library.