Book Clubbing

The 2023 Booker Prize longlisted Prophet Song spins a terrifying, suspenseful vision of an Ireland careening towards authoritarianism. On a dark, wet evening in Dublin, scientist and mother-of-four Eilish Stack answers her front door to find two officers from Ireland’s newly formed secret police on her step. They have arrived to interrogate her husband, a trade unionist. Ireland is falling apart, caught in the grip of a government turning towards tyranny. As the life she knows and the ones she loves disappear before her eyes, Eilish must contend with the dystopian logic of her new, unraveling country. How far will she go to save her family? And what—or who—is she willing to leave behind?

From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change forever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans. In Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro looks at our rapidly changing modern world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore a fundamental question: what does it mean to love?

An elderly artist and her six-year-old granddaughter spend a summer on a tiny island in the Gulf of Finland, sharing observations about nature and life's profound questions.

Based on years of immersive reporting, this non-fiction book intimately explores the nuanced inner lives and sexual desires of three ordinary American women.

A young woman named Purity 'Pip' Tyler, burdened by debt, embarks on a quest to find her father, leading her into the orbit of a charismatic German activist and a global leak organization.

A compelling fictional account of the life of Agnes Hathaway, William Shakespeare's wife, and the tragic loss that influenced one of his greatest plays.

In a village on the edge of the wilderness, a young woman with a mysterious connection to the magical world must fight to protect her home from ancient evils.

Andre Agassi's candid autobiography chronicles his rise to tennis superstardom, his complicated relationship with the sport, and his personal struggles and triumphs.

A deeply moving novel reflecting on loss, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection amidst the backdrop of historical events and personal struggles.

The true and astonishing story of Billy Milligan, the first person ever acquitted of a major crime by reason of multiple personality disorder.

A unique and touching novel about two lonely men who form an unlikely friendship in a park in Tokyo, sharing their lives and finding connection.