Share your love of fiction that shapes your views. Meet new friends. Enjoy a great discussion where new thoughts and ideas are shared.
Discussing favorite books is a great way to make new friends, but with many book clubs it can be difficult to become a part of the group. Join us for “Books with Friends” in a monthly exploration of favorite books to share among an inclusive group of Chesapeake Forum friends.
As we continue our third year, “Books with Friends” is proving an easy way to jump in and be a part of a discussion about interesting and compelling reads. Participants in past semesters are asked to recommend books that have been especially memorable and discussion-worthy.
Books discussed so far have included Horse: a Novel, American Dirt; The Paris Architect; March: a Novel; American Ramble; A Gentleman from Moscow; All the Light We Cannot See; Be Mine; Mad Honey; Remarkably Bright Creatures, Lessons in Chemistry, The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, The Elegance of the Hedgehog, The Wager, Lucy by the Sea, Trust, This Tender Land, The Sequel, and The Secret War of Julia Child.
Anyone with a love of books and a desire to participate in discussions about the themes raised is welcome at any time, whether for one book, or all.
We continue reading through our 2025 list this Spring semester with:
● April book: North Woods, by Daniel Mason.
● May book: The Women, by Kristin Hannah.
● June book: The Hobbit, by J. R.R. Tolkien.
Be sure to register for “Books with Friends” each semester so you get updates and reminders of the books we are reading and discussion dates and links.
What to Expect: Course leader Lynn Randle moderates each session of “Books with Friends” in an in-depth and lively exploration of the insights developed in each book. Reading the book in advance of each session is strongly recommended so we can enjoy the most meaningful discussion. Background material and discussion questions are sent out prior to each session. You will meet readers from all over the Delmarva Peninsula and as far away as Williamsburg.
Feedback from earlier sessions:
“Love it. Lynn does a great job in leading the discussions. Makes great points. Enjoy the people in the book club. It’s making me read more – especially books I might now have tried!”
“I felt that the moderator, Lynn Randle, did extensive research on the books that spurred more discussion. Very enjoyable.”
“Thank you for the engaging conversation!”
3 sessions | Thursdays | April 24, May 22, June 26 | 1 – 2:30pm | ZOOM (no recording) | $10 (subsidized price), $40 (actual cost)
