The Banister Book Group meets at the Library Annex at 18 Common St. (next to the library) on the last Wednesday of every month, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Each month, copies of the chosen title are available for pickup at the library.
New members always welcome!
June
Isola
by Allegra Goodman
Discussion: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Heir to a fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of prosperity and gentility. Then she is orphaned, and her guardian--an enigmatic and volatile man--spends her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to New France. That journey takes a unexpected turn when Marguerite, accused of betrayal, is brutally punished and abandoned on a small island.
Once a child of privilege who dressed in gowns and laced pearls in her hair, Marguerite finds herself at the mercy of nature. As the weather turns, blanketing the island in ice, she discovers a faith she'd never before needed. Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine, Isola is the timeless story of a woman fighting for survival.
July
The Sisters of Book Row
by Shelley Noble
Discussion: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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"A poignant and timely love letter to the power of books as a bulwark to bullies and small-minded men. Shelley Noble deftly portrays the dangers of daily life beneath Anthony Comstock's censorious fist while bringing the era to life with immersive, lyrical prose and fascinating historical details. At the heart of this gripping story are three sisters, all of whom are a joy to root for as they find their footing in both pursuing their dreams and fighting injustice. The Sisters of Book Row is essential reading for book lovers everywhere!" -- Brianna Labuskes, USA Today bestselling author