The August 2026 selection is Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson. #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile comes the true tale of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the cunning serial killer who used the magic and majesty of […]
Psychological Thriller Book Discussion Series at the Avon Public Library Tues., Aug. 25, 2026 at 7 PM: I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh A gripping psychological thriller that follows Jenna Gray as she tries to escape her past and build a new life. However, a tragic accident and a determined detective threaten to unravel […]
Join our in-person poetry conversation! This group will be led by poet and author Christine Beck. Christine will present a poem by a well-known poet, invite people to comment on it, and then offer a short writing exercise. The exercise would be fun and easy—no poetry background required. It’s always fun to share what everyone comes […]
This book club will meet on the last Saturday of each month, at 10:30 am, in the atrium on the first floor of the library. August’s title is: Maisie Dobbs, by Jacqueline Winspear. Hailed by NPR’s Fresh Air as part Testament of Youth, part Dorothy Sayers, and part Upstairs, Downstairs, this astonishing debut has already won fans […]
Copies of the book and a reader’s guide will be available to check out ahead of time at the Reference Desk. Past participation is not required for this once-a-month book club. Everyone is welcome to join the low-key, no long-term commitment, friendly group. Registration is requested. We are approaching a critical threshold in the history […]
