Book Discussion Group

Book Discussion Group

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

Currently Zoom Only

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.

Books Selections for 2025

 April: Fat Leonard by Craig Whitlock. How one man bribed, bilked, and seduced the U.S. Navy. (Bob Maisel)

May:  The Sequel by Jean Korelitz. A mystery novel by one of the authors who presented at the Book Festival this year. You may wish to read her book, The Plot, first. (Larry Goodman)

June: The Man Who Broke Capitalism by David Giles. The story of Jack Welch as GE chairman. How his influence changed GE and hoe US businesses behave. (Neil Stein)

July: The Island at the Center of the World by Robert  Shorto. A non-fiction story of Dutch Manhattan and how that time and place shaped what America became. (Howard Gilbert)

August: Deacon King Kong by James McBride. A novel set in 1969 Brooklyn dealing with " substance abuse, race, power, community, and religion"; but also " love, hope, and redemption". The author was interviewed in Hayes Hall at Artis-Naples this year. (Larry Goodman)

For more information contact Howard Gilbert