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Book Discussion: Mystery Book Club

2024-10-24 18:30:00 2024-10-24 19:30:00 America/New_York Book Discussion: Mystery Book Club This month we highlight Edgar Allan Poe. His short story, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" will be featured, but choose any story by Poe to discuss. Books will be available beginning September 26. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Thursday, October 24
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-24 18:30:00 2024-10-24 19:30:00 America/New_York Book Discussion: Mystery Book Club This month we highlight Edgar Allan Poe. His short story, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" will be featured, but choose any story by Poe to discuss. Books will be available beginning September 26. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

This month we highlight Edgar Allan Poe. His short story, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" will be featured, but choose any story by Poe to discuss. Books will be available beginning September 26.

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" was first published in Graham's Magazine in 1841 and has been recognized as the first detective story. As the first fictional detective, Poe's Dupin displays many traits which became literary conventions in subsequent fictional detectives, including Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Many later characters follow Poe's model of the brilliant detective, his personal friend who serves as narrator, and the final revelation being presented before the reasoning that leads up to it. Dupin himself reappears in "The Mystery of Marie Rogêt" and "The Purloined Letter."

Check the library catalog for additional titles by Edgar Allan Poe.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

TAGS: | mystery | mysteries | fiction | book lovers | book club | book |

Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Cheryl Luck

Hours
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About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

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