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Book Discussion: Mystery Book Club

2023-05-17 13:00:00 2023-05-17 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! May's title is "The Wife Upstairs" by Rachel Hawkins. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.836.1081. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Community Room

Wednesday, May 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-17 13:00:00 2023-05-17 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! May's title is "The Wife Upstairs" by Rachel Hawkins. 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! May's title is "The Wife Upstairs" by Rachel Hawkins. 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 May we are reading: "The Wife Upstairs," by Rachel Hawkins.

"Meet Jane. Newly arrived to Birmingham, Alabama, Jane is a broke dog-walker in Thornfield Estates––a gated community full of McMansions, shiny SUVs, and bored housewives. The kind of place where no one will notice if Jane lifts the discarded tchotchkes and jewelry off the side tables of her well-heeled clients. Where no one will think to ask if Jane is her real name.

But her luck changes when she meets Eddie Rochester. Recently widowed, Eddie is Thornfield Estates’ most mysterious resident. His wife, Bea, drowned in a boating accident with her best friend, their bodies lost to the deep...

...as Jane and Eddie fall for each other, Jane is increasingly haunted by the legend of Bea, an ambitious beauty with a rags-to-riches origin story, who launched a wildly successful southern lifestyle brand. How can she, plain Jane, ever measure up? And can she win Eddie’s heart before her past––or his––catches up to her?

With delicious suspense, incisive wit, and a fresh, feminist sensibility, The Wife Upstairs flips the script on a timeless tale of forbidden romance, ill-advised attraction, and a wife who just won’t stay buried. In this vivid reimagining of one of literature’s most twisted love triangles, which Mrs. Rochester will get her happy ending?"

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Discussion | Books & Writing |

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Northwest Akron Branch Library

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

Hours
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Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed

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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