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Banister Book Discussion Group

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! 

October

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Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad

by Eric Foner

[Gateway to Freedom] traces the convoluted trail known as the Underground Railroad in the roiling decades before the Civil War. Drawing on rich archival sources, including the papers of Sydney Howard Gay, a prominent New York abolitionist who scrupulously documented his cases, Foner uncovers the tireless, dangerous work of a handful of determined abolitionists and the quests of thousands of black men, women and children to achieve freedom. "Illuminating...an invaluable addition to our history." -- New York Times Book Review

November

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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek 

by Kim Michele Richardson

Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's belief that books can carry us anywhere--even back home. "With a focus on the personal joy and broadened horizons that can result from access to reading material, this well-researched tale serves as a solid history lesson on 1930s Kentucky. A unique story about Appalachia and the healing power of the written word." -- Kirkus Reviews

Archives

Click on each year below to view the titles read and discussed by the Banister Book Group.

Please note that not every list is complete. 

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