September 26, 2023

Marathon County Public Library Book Clubs: May

Book Club of the Month: “Peaces” by Helen Oyeyemi

May 2-31. Stop by the Athens branch in May to pick up the Book of the Month selection as well as some questions and comments to get you thinking about the book. Continuous all month. Call 715-257-7292 for more information. MCPL Athens.


Marathon City Book Club: “Hidden Valley Road” by Robert Kolker

May 9, 5:45 pm Participate in a lively discussion on a variety of books with other enthusiastic readers at the Marathon City branch. Call 715-443-2775 for more information. MCPL Marathon City.


Edgar Book Club: “The Airman’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin

May 10, noon. Enjoy a lively discussion on a variety of books with Edgar branch staff and other book lovers. Call 715-352-3155 for more information. CPLC Edgar.


Hatley Book Club: “The Cousins” of Karen McManus

May 10, 1 p.m. Join Hatley branch staff and other literature enthusiasts for a captivating discussion on great books. For more information, call 715-446-3537. CPLC Hatley.


Mosinee Book Club: “Home Front” by Kristin Hannah

May 16, 2 p.m. Take part in a lively, engaging, and virtual discussion about great books each month with Mosinee branch staff and other book lovers. For more information, call 715-693-2144. GoToMeeting (online).


Stratford Book Club: “The Henna Artist” by Alka Joshi

May 18, 1 p.m. Join in a lively discussion about books with Stratford branch staff and other literature lovers, including Joshi’s 2020 novel in May. See you outside if the weather permits, virtually if not. Call 715-687-4420 for more information. CPLM Stratford.


True Crime Book Club: “With One Shot” and author Dorothy Marcic

May 25, noon. Join Wausau staff and other true crime aficionados for a virtual book club discussion of “With One Shot.” For the May discussion, you will be joined by the book’s author, Dorothy Marcic. For more information, call 715-261-7230. GoToMeeting (online).