Phone-in Book Club Series
The TBP Book Club is currently a phone-in format. We will give patrons a phone number and passcode, and they join us via conference call. The only technology you need to join the Book Club is a telephone!
When you are ordering a title for TBP Book Club, let us know so we can get the title out to you as soon as possible. All selected titles are also available for download from BARD. Whether ordering or downloading, please let us know if you plan on joining our book club discussion.
Please contact a Reader's Advisory Librarian at 1-800-252-9605 or at tbp.ral@tsl.texas.gov with any questions or to RSVP.
See the previous titles our Book Club has read
Upcoming Book Club Titles
**Dates subject to change**
March 26 (Tuesday), 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central
LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE, by Celeste Ng
Elena Richardson and her family lead an orderly existence in Shaker Heights, Ohio, until Mia and her daughter rent a house from them. When a neighbor tries to adopt a baby, Elena and Mia end up on opposing sides of the custody battle. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. 2017. DB 89018; BR 22149
May 23 (Thursday), 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central
GOD SAVE TEXAS: A JOURNEY INTO THE SOUL OF THE LONE STAR STATE, by Lawrence Wright
An examination of the history, culture, demographics, economics, and politics of Texas in the early twenty-first century, along with personal reflections by the author of The Looming Tower (DB 63287; BR 17079). Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2018. DB 90876; LB 09378
2019 BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS
** Dates subject to change **
January 31 (Thursday), 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central
AMERICAN WOLF: A TRUE STORY OF SURVIVAL AND OBSESSION IN THE WEST, by Nate Blakeslee
Examination of the return of wolves to Yellowstone National Park, focusing on biologist Rick McIntyre and matriarch wolf O-Six. Discusses the impact of wolves on the Yellowstone ecosystem, O-Six’s celebrity in the early days of social media, and the sentiment of area hunters and ranchers. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017. DB 89975
March 26 (Tuesday), 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central
LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE, by Celeste Ng
Elena Richardson and her family lead an orderly existence in Shaker Heights, Ohio, until Mia and her daughter rent a house from them. When a neighbor tries to adopt a baby, Elena and Mia end up on opposing sides of the custody battle. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. 2017. DB 89018; BR 22149
May 23 (Thursday), 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central
GOD SAVE TEXAS: A JOURNEY INTO THE SOUL OF THE LONE STAR STATE, by Lawrence Wright
An examination of the history, culture, demographics, economics, and politics of Texas in the early twenty-first century, along with personal reflections by the author of The Looming Tower (DB 63287; BR 17079). Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2018. DB 90876; LB 09378
July 23 (Tuesday), 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central
ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE, by Gail Honeyman
Socially awkward and perpetually cranky, Eleanor works a boring office job and avoids dealing with other people whenever possible. She begins to open up after she develops a crush on a local musician and also becomes friendly with Raymond, the new IT guy. Strong language. Commercial audiobook. 2017. DB 87829; LB 09081
Bonus READ ACROSS TEXAS Book Club Discussion!
August 27 (Tuesday), 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central
TATTOOS ON THE HEART: THE POWER OF BOUNDLESS COMPASSION ,by Greg Boyle
Jesuit priest recalls his experience working with gangs in Los Angeles County for more than two decades. Discusses ministering in jails and starting Homeboy Industries, a gang-intervention program that offers education, job training, tattoo removal, and employment. Includes spiritual reflections and vignettes of his clients. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2010. DB 70899
READ ACROSS TEXAS encourages communities to engage in challenging, insightful and transformative conversations. We invite libraries and organizations across Texas to participate in this effort by using books to open dialogue and explore what “knowing your neighbor” could mean within their communities.
For more information about Read Across Texas, visit https://www.tsl.texas.gov/readacrosstexas.
October 3 (Thursday), 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central
THE NORTH WATER, by Ian McGuire
After returning to England from India and the Sepoy Rebellion, Patrick Sumner is without prospects, but joins the crew of a whaling expedition as the ship’s surgeon. When a cabin boy dies, Patrick hunts down the perpetrator, even as the ship comes dangerously close to the Arctic. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2016. DB 85324
December 3 (Tuesday), 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central
MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON, by Elizabeth Strout
In the hospital, recovering from what should have been a simple operation, Lucy Barton gets a visit from her estranged mother. While her mother shares gossip from home, Lucy thinks back on her past and their difficult relationship. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2016. DB 83379; BR 21890; LB 08482