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The library offers a monthly book discussion group for adults called Book Talk.
Book Talk is a book discussion group that meets at the Barlow library. We have a fun group of usually about 10 adults. The group is open to adults from Iowa Falls and the surrounding communities, guests are welcome!
- We meet the 4th Thursday of the month (except for Nov. & Dec. when we meet on the 3rd Thursday) at 6:45pm
- The discussion group meets in the Conference Room of the library and lasts for about an hour
- Facilitators are Gayle Rahmiller and Gloria Janssen
- The library will have copies of each months book and you can pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk or at the Book Talk discussion
- Questions, contact library director Terry Tikovitsch
2012 Titles. The Book Talk group members rate each book after coming together to discuss it. Rating scale is 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest.
| Month | Book title and author | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| January | Brother's Blood by Scott Cawelti | |
| February | House Rules by Jodi Picoult | |
| March | The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton | |
| April | Strength In What Remains by Tracy Kidder | |
| May | Hotel On the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford | |
| June | The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon | |
| July | Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo | |
| August | Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen | |
| September | The Sacred Acre by Ed Thomas | |
| October | One Book Selection TBA | |
| November | 365 Thank You's by John Kralik | |
| December | Bring Your Own Favorite Book |
For a list of book club books from previous years, click here.
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