Flix @ the Library

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      The Friends Book Discussion Group will meet for the final time in 2024 on December 18 at 10 am in the Wisner Center to discuss a novel by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray called “The Personal Librarian.”

      An online summary describes it as an exciting historical fiction novel that dives into the extraordinary life of Belle da Costa Greene, the personal librarian to J.P. Morgan, during the early twentieth century. 

      “This gripping tale offers readers a captivating narrative and raises important questions about feminism, social justice, and the power dynamics that women--especially women of color--face in a male-dominated society. 

      “The story follows Belle, a white-passing Black woman who hides her racial identity to navigate the prejudice of the early 1900s. As she climbs the ranks in Morgan’s powerful circle, Belle becomes an indispensable figure in the world of art and literature, curating one of the most prestigious libraries of her time. However, as her career flourishes, Belle must constantly grapple with the limitations imposed on her as a Black woman, facing overt and subtle discrimination.”

      The discussion group will start up again after the holidays on January 15 with “The Women” by best-selling author Kristin Hannah. The book is about a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define the 1960s when the world is changing in so many ways, especially for a young woman.

      No pre-registration is required for these book discussion events.

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