Parkland Library | Special Events

Parkland Library Book Discussion: The Red Tent by Anita Diamont
SAT May 17th at 11:00 AM

Skillfully interweaving biblical tales with events and characters of her own invention, sweeping first novel re-creates the life of Dinah, daughter of Leah and Jacob, from her birth and happy childhood in Mesopotamia through her years in Canaan and death in Egypt. Diamant has written a thoroughly enjoyable and illuminating portrait of a fascinating woman and the life she might have lived. Registration required. (954) 757-4200

Summer Kickoff and Author Visit with Jonathon King
TUE June 10th at 11:00 AM

A Summer reading program for adults: Our “Books are Like Shoes… You Can Never Have too Many” themed kick off will include an author visit and book talk featuring award winning author Jonathon King. Jonathon King is the creator of the Max Freeman crime series set in South Florida. Everyone who attends will receive a special summer reading gift. Refreshments will be served. Registration required. (954) 757-4200

Parkland Library Book Discussion: Black and White by Dani Shapiro
SAT June 28th at 11:00 AM

Shapiro elegantly and movingly portrays the troubled relationship young Clara has with a mother who uses her for her own artistic aims ... As Shapiro has demonstrated in her earlier work, most notably in the novel Family History, she is nimble with structure and she plays out the story line deftly, creating the urgency of unraveling mystery in what is essentially psychological drama."

Parkland Library Book Discussion: Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
SAT July 26th at 11:00 AM

Three Cups of Tea is a New York Times bestselling book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguin in 2006. The book describes Mortenson's transition from a mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducing poverty and educating girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan. He did this by co-founding the "Central Asia Institute," which has built over 55 schools in the most remote areas of the countries. The book's title comes from a Balti proverb: “The first time you share tea with a Balti, you are a stranger. The second time, you are an honored guest. The third time you become family.”

Ongoing: Writer’s Café, every Friday at 11:00 AM.

Whether you are hoping to be published or just want to share your memories with family members, you will find advice and support with this group of authors.

Online Book Discussion Groups

Book Talk: All The Buzz About Books
A book discussion group that is useful for writers. Includes links to major publishers and book distributors.

Chapter A Day
Book Club subscriber list service.

Overbooked
A comprehensive directory of websites which review books for just about every genre imaginable.

Readerville.com
Online Book Discussion group on some of the latest popular titles and favorite authors.

Simon Says
Useful website for people who lead book discussions. Includes recommendations, author interviews, reading group guides, a calendar for planning your discussion.

Parkland Library Book Discussion: The Red Tent by Anita Diamont SAT May 17th at 11:00 AM Skillfully interweaving biblical tales with events and characters of her own invention, sweeping first novel re-creates the life of Dinah, daughter of Leah and Jacob, from her birth and happy childhood in Mesopotamia through her years in Canaan and death in Egypt. Diamant has written a thoroughly enjoyable and illuminating portrait of a fascinating woman and the life she might have lived. Registration required. (954) 757-4200
Summer Kickoff and Author Visit with Jonathon King TUE June 10th at 11:00 AM A Summer reading program for adults: Our “Books are Like Shoes… You Can Never Have too Many” themed kick off will include an author visit and book talk featuring award winning author Jonathon King. Jonathon King is the creator of the Max Freeman crime series set in South Florida. Everyone who attends will receive a special summer reading gift. Refreshments will be served. Registration required. (954) 757-4200
Parkland Library Book Discussion: Black and White by Dani Shapiro SAT June 28th at 11:00 AM Shapiro elegantly and movingly portrays the troubled relationship young Clara has with a mother who uses her for her own artistic aims ... As Shapiro has demonstrated in her earlier work, most notably in the novel Family History, she is nimble with structure and she plays out the story line deftly, creating the urgency of unraveling mystery in what is essentially psychological drama."
Parkland Library Book Discussion: Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin SAT July 26th at 11:00 AM Three Cups of Tea is a New York Times bestselling book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguin in 2006. The book describes Mortenson's transition from a mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducing poverty and educating girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan. He did this by co-founding the "Central Asia Institute," which has built over 55 schools in the most remote areas of the countries. The book's title comes from a Balti proverb: “The first time you share tea with a Balti, you are a stranger. The second time, you are an honored guest. The third time you become family.”
Ongoing: Writer’s Café, every Friday at 11:00 AM. Whether you are hoping to be published or just want to share your memories with family members, you will find advice and support with this group of authors.