FRIENDS BOOK CLUB

The Rockford Road Library's book club meets the third Tuesday of every month, at 7 p.m.  
Everyone is invited to join in the discussions.

 

 2013 TITLES:
 
  
May 21

Still Alice,
by Lisa Genova.

At age 50, Harvard professor Alice Howland is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. As her condition deteriorates, we follow her struggles with her loss of identity and her relationships with her family. 
 


June 18

The Night Circus,
by Erin Morgenstern.

Waging a fierce competition for which they have trained since childhood, circus magicians Celia and Marco unexpectedly fall in love with each other and share a fantastical romance that manifests in fateful ways.
 


July 16

Vestments,
By John Reimringer

In this potent debut novel about a wayward yet devout young priest who struggles to reconcile his faith with longings of the flesh, Reimringer has crafted a suspenseful, illuminating, and highly readable saga.



Aug 20

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,
By Rebecca Skloot

Science journalist Skloot makes a remarkable debut with this multilayered story about "faith, science, journalism, and grace."
It is also a tale of medical wonders and medical arrogance, racism and poverty.