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Book Discussion: Mystery Book Club

2023-04-19 13:00:00 2023-04-19 14:00:00 America/New_York Book Discussion: Mystery Book Club A monthly gathering of double-crossers, liars, and murderers. And, a whole lot of fun! April's title is "A Dangerous Business" by Jane Smiley. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.836.1081. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Community Room

Wednesday, April 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-19 13:00:00 2023-04-19 14:00:00 America/New_York Book Discussion: Mystery Book Club A monthly gathering of double-crossers, liars, and murderers. And, a whole lot of fun! April's title is "A Dangerous Business" by Jane Smiley. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.836.1081. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Community Room

A monthly gathering of double-crossers, liars, and murderers. And, a whole lot of fun! April's title is "A Dangerous Business" by Jane Smiley. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.836.1081.

Mystery, murder, and mayhem -- that is what we are passionate about! Come join in the fun!

For April we are reading: "A Dangerous Business," by Jane Smiley.

"Monterey, 1851. Ever since her husband was killed in a bar fight, Eliza Ripple has been working in a brothel. It seems like a better life, at least at first. The madam, Mrs. Parks, is kind, the men are (relatively) well behaved, and Eliza has attained what few women have: financial security. But when the dead bodies of young women start appearing outside of town, a darkness descends that she can’t resist confronting. Side by side with her friend Jean, and inspired by her reading, especially by Edgar Allan Poe’s detective Dupin, Eliza pieces together an array of clues to try to catch the killer, all the while juggling clients who begin to seem more and more suspicious.

Eliza and Jean are determined not just to survive, but to find their way in a lawless town on the fringes of the Wild West—a bewitching combination of beauty and danger—as what will become the Civil War looms on the horizon. As Mrs. Parks says, “Everyone knows that this is a dangerous business, but between you and me, being a woman is a dangerous business, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise …"”

Northwest Akron Branch Library

northwest@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.836.1081
Branch manager
Greg Trask

Hours
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About the branch

The Northwest Akron Branch Library, along with its neighbor, the Northwest Family Recreation Center, serves as a center of active learning through a diverse offering of programs and resources. A rich collection of books for all ages is just one aspect of what the branch has to offer; its outstanding multimedia collection includes music CDs, audiobooks, and feature and documentary films. The collection has something for just about every interest and taste. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing are additional services that make personal and professional growth possible.

Look for Northwest Akron Branch staff at local schools and early childhood centers and at community events throughout the year. Visit the branch for more opportunities to learn and explore with others. Programming for all ages at the library is responsive to community interests, with play and story programming for very young children, book discussion groups for adults, school-age and teen crafting and gaming opportunities, and more. The Northwest Akron Branch Library—your one-stop spot for all your educational and entertainment needs and interests.

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