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Book Discussion Group
Next Up: 'James' by Percival Everett
The book discussion season kicked off in September with a look at “No Two Persons” by Erica Bauermeister and will continue in October with an incisive exploration of race, freedom and humanity in the novel James by Percival Everett.
For many readers of Twain’s classic the “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” little thought was given to how the fugitive Jim felt about everything going on around him. But, Percival goes well beyond the traditional narrative to put himself in Jim’s shoes and imagine what he was thinking and feeling as he and Huck set off on their great adventure.
The book’s popularity stems, in part, from its blend of depth, humor, adventure, a quest for freedom, and the efforts of an enslaved man to reclaim his good name...something that is symbolized by changing his name from Jim to James.
On November 19 the book club will review We Are the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter, which tracks the lives of a Polish Jewish family separated by World War II as they move across continents and endure unimaginable hardships while remaining resolute in their determination to survive and reunite against the backdrop of the Holocaust.
Then, on December 17, the discussion group will look at Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green, which explores the history and impact of tuberculosis. It is a social commentary on how differences in socioeconomic status and our choices—not just bacteria—that perpetuates this preventable disease.
The book discussion group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 10 am in the library’s Wisner Center. No registration is required.
