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Sylvania Book Club

James by Percival Everett

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.

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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 Mustardseed Link
• Book Page Review Link 
• Publisher's Weekly, Interview Link
• Reading Group Guides Link 
• Penguin Random House and Discussion Guide Link 
• PBS Books Author Discussion, 45 min video Link 
• Katie Couric Book Club selection, Substack Live on April 28th at 5 p.m. ET- Link

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

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