Book Discussion Group 2026-2027

Meets on the  3rd Wednesday of the month
at 4:30 PM

Zoom Only

You must register for this program if you have not already done so

The books we discuss which are recommended by group members may be on any subject, whether fiction or non-fiction. The discussions, led by a group member, will focus on the theme, character development and quality of writing.

If you enjoy reading books of substance and discussing with peers, you will definitely enjoy this group.

April 15: The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly. Fiction. This is a recent book in the Lincoln Lawyer series. The protagonist is pursuing a case on behalf of a mother whose daughter was murdered by her ex-boyfriend at the behest of an AI companion. The book does a deep dive into the creation of algorithms and AI influencers and personalities.  Andy Radding to review.

May 20: The Wizard of the Kremlin by Guiliano da Empoli. A fictional representation of historical Russian thought up to the present. Expect an interesting but unsettling read. Steve Yussen to review.

June 17: Antisemitism: An American Tradition by Pamela Nudell. Reviews this topic's ebb and flow in America using examples since the European settlement in the 1600s. Mark Chodosh to review.

July 15: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci. Well known author. A novel set in London during the blitz.  Neil Stein to review.

August 19: Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper. A fiction book dealing with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. The author presented this book at our Jewish Book Festival. Howard Gilbert will review.

September 16: Hotel Ukraine by Martin Cruz Smith. Again a well known author. Fiction. The last book in a series, the first of which was Gorky Park. Set in Russia and Ukraine during the current Ukraine war. Political Intrigue. Larry Goodman to review.

For more information contact Howard Gilbert.

Current Issues Discussion Group

Led by Ron Mutchnik

Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM on Zoom.

Each month the group engages in an interesting, relevant and often controversial discussion.  A shared magazine article is used as a spur for the interaction.  If you enjoy stimulating conversations about current issues with a group of critical thinkers, please join us.

For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik

Topic will be sent in the monthly reminder