Share your love of books that stay top-of-mind. Meet new friends. Enjoy great discussions where thoughts and ideas are shared.
Share your love of books that stay top-of-mind. 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.
Now in our 4th year, “Books with Friends” is proving an easy way to jump in and be a part of a discussion about interesting and compelling reads.
Some of the books we have 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, The Secret War of Julia Child, Table for Two, White Noise, and Klara and the Sun.
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 finish our 2026 list this Fall:
- September – West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
- October – Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
- November – Theo of Golden by Allen
Be sure to register for “Books with Friends” each semester so you get updates and reminders of the books we are reading, with discussion dates and links.
What to Expect:
Participants are asked at the beginning of the year to recommend books that have been especially memorable and discussion-worthy. 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.
Remember: We meet on Zoom the afternoon of the 4th Thursday of every month!
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 not 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 Thursdays | Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 19 | 1 – 2:30pm | Zoom | $30 (actual cost) / $10 (subsidized price)
