This month the Midweek Medley Book Group will read and discuss: The Banned Books Club by Brenda Novak

"Despite their strained relationship, when Gia Rossi's sister, Margot, begs her to come home to Wakefield, Iowa, to help with their ailing mother, Gia knows she has no choice. After her rebellious and tumultuous teen years, Gia left town with little reason to look back. As expected, Gia's homecoming is far from welcome. There's the Banned Books Club she started after the PTA slashed the high school reading list, which is right where she left it. There is also Mr. Hart, her former favorite teacher. The one who was fired after Gia publicly and painfully accused him of sexual misconduct, prompting Gia to leave behind a very conflicted town the minute she turned 18. When Margot leaves town without explanation, Gia sees the cracks in her sister's 'perfect' life for the first time and plans to offer support. But as the town, including members of the book club, takes sides between Gia and Mr. Hart, everything gets harder. Fortunately, she learns that there are people she can depend on. And by standing up for the truth, she finds love and a future in the town she thought had rejected her."

Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register click the button below or contact the library for assistance. Copies of the book will be available to pick up at the Circulation Desk of the Central Library.

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