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Book Clubs are led by the comm unity members that attend on a regular basis\, they select the monthly boo ks in advance so everyone can read the same book title. This book club meets the second Monday of the month\, \;from September to June ( except where noted differently). \;

< /strong>Listed below are a few reminders so everyone can enjoy the club: \;

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For the enjoyment of all\, all parti cipants are encouraged to read the book. If you don't like the style\, try to read the first few chapters and the final chapter so you can still par ticipate in the discussions.
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The safety of our participants and staff is our top priority\, please review our \;Patron Conduct Policy.
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Registration is required\, spac e is limited. If you cannot attend\, please cancel your registration.
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Remember to stay on topic\, you invested the time to read the book\, so come prepared to discuss. There are no wrong or right interpretations of a book ? just different perspectives.
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Be gracious in your com ments. If you did not like the book\, be kind in your feedback. Contribute positively and respectfully.
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Take turns\, give everyone a chanc e to share. Remember\, book clubs are discussion groups. Keep an open mind \, ready to discover new books and ideas. \;
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Respect the dis cussion space\, be a good listener and don't engage in side conversations\ , be sure to mute your cell phones!
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Book C lub Selections
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September 14^th - Our Crumbling Foundation by Gregoire Craigie
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October 19^th - The Sirens' Call : How Attention Become the World's Most Endangered Resource by Chris H ayes
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November 9^th - I Heard Ther e Was a Secret Chord by Daniel J Levitin
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December 14^{th - Plastic Inc: The Secret History and Shocking
Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet by Beth Gardiner}
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January 11th - Just Say Yes: A Memoire by Bob McD onald
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February 8^th - The Wealthy Barber: Your Common-sense Guide to Successful Financial Planning by D avid Chilton
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March 8^th - \;F inding Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Si mard
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April 12^th - \;The Cris is of Canadian Democracy by Andrew Coyne
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May 10^th - One Day\, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against T his by Omar El Akkad
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June 7^th - Book selection for the next year
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If you are unable to attend\, we ask that you cancel your registration or email \;askus@barrielibrary.ca
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Questions? Please call \;705-728-1010 \;or email \;askus@barrielibrary.ca
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