The Book Mill, Maynard Library’s book discussion group for adults, first met in October 1999 and rated The Bird Artist by Howard Norman a 6.3 out of 10! While the Book Mill no longer rates the books discussed, it continues to meet monthly from January through June, and from August through November, typically on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Over the years, the Book Mill has evolved into a thoughtful group with particular interest in reading about different cultures and creating reading lists that mix contemporary fiction, classics, and, occasionally, nonfiction. Only books that are available through the Minuteman Library Network or in paperback are included in each year’s reading schedule. Meetings last under an hour and a half, although at times they spill over enthusiastically. Any reader who enjoys reading with a questioning mind, entertaining diverse perspectives, and sharing their thoughts is welcome to join us for one or many Book Mill meetings. To contact our facilitator, Jan, email jmrosenberg@yahoo.com.

The reading selections for 2011-2012 are shown below. Printed copies of this list can be found at the Circulation Desk.

2011-2012 Reading List

• August 30, 2011: Cutting for Stone, Abraham Verghese
  
• September 27, 2011: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Jonathan Foer
  
• October 25, 2011: Down and Out in Paris and London, George Orwell
  
• November 29, 2011: People of the Book, Geraldine Brooks
• January 24, 2012: The Thirteenth Tale, Diane Setterfield
  
• February 28, 2012: Chains, Laura Halse Anderson
• March 27, 2012: Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier
  
• April 24, 2012: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot
  
• May 22, 2012: House Arrest, Ellen Meeropol
  
• June 26, 2012: In the Garden of Beasts, Erik Larson
  

The book list for the next season is chosen at the final meeting of the year.

Click here to see reading lists from previous years.