Books and Brew Book Club
Select Wednesdays at 7 PM
In-person at Juan Murphy’s, located at 796 Main Street, Poughkeepsie.
No registration required.
June 15: The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
A non-stop thrill ride of lies, betrayal, and identity as Evelyn Caldwell confronts her husband’s affair with her genetically cloned replica.
July 20: Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo
When a young journalist prompts a reclusive musical superstar to finally break his silence, he pours out an astonishing saga of rivalry and regret.
August 17: Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
Six stunning twenty-somethings are about to embark on a blissful, free-spirited journey – one filled with sun-drenched days and intoxicating nights.
Virtual Graphic Novel Book Club
Select Thursdays at 7 PM
Virtual via Zoom. Registration required.
June 16: I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly
Register here.
Barbara Thorson, a girl battling monsters both real and imagined, kicks butt, takes names, and faces her greatest fear in this bittersweet coming-of-age story.
July 14: Glass Town by Isabel Greenberg
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Glass Town is an original graphic novel that encompasses the eccentric childhoods of the four Brontë children—Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne.
August 11: The Sacrifice of Darkness by Roxanne Gay and Tracy Lynne Oliver
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Follow the journey of two young adults, Joshua and Claire, each shaped by the day the sky went dark, and drawn to each other because of it.
Mystery Mondays
Select Mondays from 11 AM – 12 PM
Virtual with Limited In-Person Seating at Boardman Road Branch Library. Registration required for each event.
Culinary Mysteries
June 27: A Brew to Kill by Cleo Coyle
Register to attend in-person here. Register to attend virtually here.
A shocking hit-and-run in front of her Village Blend coffeehouse spurs Clare Cosi into action. Who was the real target? Will her newest brew lead to murder?
Retired Cop Uncovers Family Secret
July 25: The Vault by Ruth Rendell.
Register to attend in-person here. Register to attend virtually here.
Retired Chief Inspector Wexford is called to investigate four bodies entombed under a London house. His dogged detective skills and knack for figuring out the criminal mind take him on a complex trail going back twelve years in the past.
August 29: The Searcher by Tana French.
Register to attend in-person here. Register to attend virtually here.
Retired policemen Cal Hooper moves from Chicago to a small village in Ireland, where he is approached by a 12-year-old boy to investigate his brother’s disappearance six months earlier. In doing so, Hooper uncovers the many secrets the village has tried to hide.
September 26: Nothing to Lose by J.A. Jance
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Retired Seattle cop J. P. Beaumont investigates when the son of his former police partner wants Beaumont to find his brother Chris. Beaumont travels to Alaska and discovers family secrets, violence and death.
Curious about more local book clubs? Check this Tuesday’s Tip to see what other clubs are in the Hudson Valley.