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Book cover of James by Percival Everett

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Sylvania Book Club

James by Percival Everett
2026-05-14 13:30:00 2026-05-14 14:30:00 America/New_York Sylvania Book Club Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required. Sylvania - Meeting Room A&B (Capacity : 65)

Thursday, May 14
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-14 13:30:00 2026-05-14 14:30:00 America/New_York Sylvania Book Club Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required. Sylvania - Meeting Room A&B (Capacity : 65)

Sylvania

Meeting Room A&B (Capacity : 65)

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.

Click here to request or download James by Percival Everett

Description:

When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father, recently returned to town.

Optional Book Club Preparation:

  • Novelist Link 
  • Marmalade and Mustard Seed Link
  • Book Page Review Link 
  • Publisher's Weekly, Interview Link
  • Reading Group Guides Link 
  • Penguin Random House and Reading Guide Link 
  • PBS Books Author Discussion, 45 min video Link 
  • Katie Couric Book Club discussion, Link

2026 Book Club Recommendations: https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2391083829/2909386291

See you then!

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Groups |

TAGS: | branchbookgroup |

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  • 65-person meeting room capacity/handicapped accessible
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