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Richfield Readers Book Discussion

"The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi

2022-12-07 14:00:00 2022-12-07 15:00:00 America/New_York Richfield Readers Book Discussion In this month's read, a talented henna artist for wealthy confidantes finds her efforts to control her destiny in 1950s Jaipur threatened by the abusive husband she fled as a teenage girl. Richfield Branch Library - Community Room

Wednesday, December 07
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-07 14:00:00 2022-12-07 15:00:00 America/New_York Richfield Readers Book Discussion In this month's read, a talented henna artist for wealthy confidantes finds her efforts to control her destiny in 1950s Jaipur threatened by the abusive husband she fled as a teenage girl. Richfield Branch Library - Community Room

Richfield Branch Library

Community Room

In this month's read, a talented henna artist for wealthy confidantes finds her efforts to control her destiny in 1950s Jaipur threatened by the abusive husband she fled as a teenage girl.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.659.4343.

We will get together in person and virtually for a book discussion of "The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi. 

Regular type, large print, and book on CD copies will be available starting November 2 at the Richfield Branch Library service desk. "The Henna Artist" is also available as an e-book and audiobook.  

If you would like more information, please email Katherine Bengston at kbengston@akronlibrary.org, or call the Richfield Branch at 330.659.4343 for discussion details.

Book summary from NoveList.


Looking for a similar read? Try these titles: 

"The Far Field" by Madhuri Vijay

"The Widows of Malabar Hill" by Sujata Massey

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

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