Cozy Mystery Book Club at Leonardtown Library | Virtual Romance Book Club | Virtual Nonfiction Book Club | Wayfarers Virtual Book Club | Author Visits
Cozy Mystery Book Club at Leonardtown Library
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Leonardtown Library to discuss a different cozy mystery novel. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes! Come dressed in comfy clothes, maybe bring a cup of tea, and be ready for a great conversation.
Register for the October 20 Cozy Mystery Book Club
Mrs. Morris & the Ghost by Traci Wilton
October Cozy Mystery in the catalog; October Cozy Mystery on hoopla
Register for the November 17 Cozy Mystery Book Club
Murder, She Knit by Peggy Ehrhart
November Cozy Mystery in the catalog; November Cozy Mystery on hoopla
Virtual Romance Book Club
Join us online as we dive into the latest romance reads. This monthly book group, meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., will discuss a new title at each meeting. All titles will be available for checkout on hoopla digital. Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.
Register for the October 19 Romance Book Club
The Black Lily by Juliette Cross
October Romance Audiobook; October Romance eBook
Register for the November 16 Romance Book Club
Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin
November Romance Audiobook; November Romance eBook
Register for the December 21 Romance Book Club
A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday
December Romance Audiobook; December Romance eBook
Virtual Nonfiction Book Club
Come to the Nonfiction Book Club on the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. to learn about interesting information and true stories! Whether you are very familiar with nonfiction or only read it occasionally, this book club will have something for you, as we will cover a variety of topics, from biographies to science to self-help.
Register for the September 29 Nonfiction Book Club
Find The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot in the catalog
Register for the October 27 Nonfiction Book Club
Find Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer in the catalog
Register for the November 17 (third Thursday) Nonfiction Book Club
Find Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates in the catalog
Wayfarers Virtual Book Club
Join us virtually on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a novel in Becky Chambers’ Wayfarers series.
Register for the October 13 Wayfarers Book Club
Find A Closed and Common Orbit on hoopla
Register for the November 10 Wayfarers Book Club
Find Record of a Spaceborn Few on hoopla
Register for the December 8 Wayfarers Book Club
Find The Galaxy, and the Ground Within on hoopla
Meet the Author!
Author Talk with Daryl T. Hinmon
Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.
Lexington Park Library
Register for Author Talk with Daryl T. Hinmon
Join us in welcoming author, historian, and researcher, Daryl T. Hinmon, to discuss his works and his efforts to celebrate lesser-known figures in Black History. Anything of value is typically hidden by nature, or other people, and it takes work to unearth valuable gems that will increase your worth. True Black History is one of those gems that was hidden from our enslaved ancestors because the true knowledge of their history would have made them ‘forever unfit to be slaves’.
Daryl T. Hinmon, a local author, researcher, and historian, will join the Library in discussing his works, his research, and his approach to understanding history, and how we, as a community, may better look to understand how much of American History is Black History, and the incredible lives lived by so many individuals not taught in many curriculums.
Author Talk with Olivia Dade
Saturday, September 24, 2 p.m.
Register for Author Talk with Olivia Dade
Join us for a Virtual Author Talk with romance author, Olivia Dade! Olivia Dade grew up an undeniable nerd, prone to ignoring the world around her as she read any book she could find. Her favorites, though, were always, always romances. As an adult, she earned an M.A. in American history and worked in a variety of jobs that required the donning of actual pants: Colonial Williamsburg interpreter, high school teacher, academic tutor, and (of course) librarian. Now, however, she has finally achieved her lifelong goal of wearing pajamas all day as a hermit-like writer and enthusiastic hag. She currently lives outside Stockholm with her delightful family and their ever-burgeoning collection of books.
One Maryland One Book 2022 Author Tour: Naima Coster
Tuesday, October 4, 11 a.m.
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus
Maryland Humanities and College of Southern Maryland welcome Naima Coster to La Plata. The award-winning author of What’s Mine and Yours will discuss her novel, answer questions, and sign books. This program will consist of 30-40 minutes of interview-style discussion with Ashley Teagle, CEO of the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA), followed by 15-20 minutes of audience Q&A. Naima Coster will sign books for approximately an hour after she speaks. This event is open to the public. Registration is not required. Non-flash/still photography is permissible at this live event, however, video and audio recording are not permitted. This event is coordinated in partnership with Charles County Public Library, Calvert Library, St. Mary’s County Library, and Southern Maryland Regional Library. See our One Maryland One Book 2022 page for more information about this program.
Miss an author event? We’ve recorded many of them, and they’re available to watch on our YouTube channel!
