Join Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs for engaging book discussions. Read or listen to the selected book, then share your thoughts with Allison and fellow readers. Don’t miss out on these lively conversations!
Inspired by true events, this novel explores the life of Tan Yunxian, a doctor from 15th-century China who finds her calling at odds with traditional duties of marriage and motherhood. (Fiction)
- January 8, Noon-1PM, Online -
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- January 22, 3:30-4:30PM, Tyrone Bryant Branch -
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- February 8, 11:30AM-12:30PM, North Regional/Broward College Library - Register
2025 Titles
- February:
James by Percival Everett: An action-packed retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from the viewpoint of Jim, Huck Finn's enslaved traveling companion. (Fiction)
- March:
The Women by Kristin Hannah: When nursing student Frankie McGrath's brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she leaves her sheltered life, joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. (Fiction)
- April: No title/book club break
- May:
Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chen: A funny, touching memoir by filmmaker and activist Curtis Chen about growing up as an "ABC" (American-born Chinese) in 1980s Detroit. (Non-fiction)
- June:
Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H: A queer Muslim immigrant draws strength and hope from stories in the Quran in this riveting memoir told in essays.
- July:
Challenger by Adam Higginbotham: Based on extensive research, Challenger chronicles the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster and offers a detailed account of the tragedy and investigation afterward. (Non-fiction)
- August: No title/book club break
- September:
Empire of Painby Patrick Radden Keefe: An in-depth look at the Sackler family and how they made a fortune with the prescription drug Oxycontin while escaping accountability for the public health crisis it caused. (Non-fiction)
- October:
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt: A widow working as a janitor at an aquarium befriends a giant octopus that helps her solve the mystery of her teenage son's disappearance. (Fiction)
- November:
These Precious Days by Ann Patchett: In this collection of essays, New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett reflects on home, family, friendships and writing. (Non-fiction)
- December: No title/book club break
Director’s Book Club invites the community to celebrate libraries by joining together to read and discuss the same title. Search our
online catalog or visit a library location to place a hold or check out your copy.
Media: Press Release, "
Broward County Library Announces 2025 Director's Book Club Titles," 11/21/24
