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This year marks the 21st season of our Book Club, founded by Lynn Doyle. The LWC Book Club typically meets from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lockport Branch of the White Oak Library District, 121 East 8th Street, 2nd Floor, North Meeting Room. Please refer to the details below or check the LWC Calendar for updated meeting locations and times.

Six books were selected this year from recommendations shared by our members. All LWC members and guests are warmly invited to participate.

Registration is suggested.

October 20, 2026: The Midnight Library — Matt Haig
A woman on the brink of ending her life finds herself in a magical library where each book contains a different version of her life. As she explores the lives she could have lived, she discovers what truly makes life worth living—regret, choice, and hope.

6:30 at White Oak Library
Discussion Leader: Jane Passaglia
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January 19, 2027: Theo of Golden — Allen Levi
A warm, reflective novel set in the small town of Golden. Through the eyes of young Theo, Allen Levi shares gentle stories of family, neighbors, faith, and the quiet moments that shape a life. It’s tender, humorous, and full of the kind of everyday wisdom that makes readers feel at home.

1:00 at Lynn House
Discussion Leader: Abby Merchantz
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February 23, 2027: Crocodile on the Sandbank — Elizabeth Peters

The first Amelia Peabody mystery introduces a strong‑willed Victorian lady who travels to Egypt and finds adventure, romance, and danger among ancient ruins. When a mysterious “mummy” begins stalking the archaeological site, Amelia must use her wits to uncover the truth.

1:00 at Lynn House
Discussion Leader: Cheryl Stilwell
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March 23, 2027: The Correspondent: A Novel — Virginia Evans
A reflective, character‑driven novel told through letters, journal entries, and personal dispatches. As the correspondent moves between assignments and relationships, the story reveals how written words shape identity, connection, and truth. It’s a quiet, thoughtful exploration of how we communicate — and what we leave unsaid.

6:30 at White Oak Library
Discussion Leader: Pam Hochreiter
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April 20, 2027: The Dutch House — Ann Patchett
Siblings Maeve and Danny grow up in a grand, unusual home outside Philadelphia known as the Dutch House. After they’re forced out of the house, they spend decades revisiting its legacy and the complicated family history tied to it. A moving story of memory, forgiveness, and the pull of home.

6:30 at White Oak Library
Discussion Leader: Sandy Greenham
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May 18, 2027: Mona’s Eyes — Thomas Schlesser
Mona’s grandfather teaches her to see the world through art, introducing her to famous paintings that become touchstones for joy, grief, and resilience. Each chapter centers on a work of art, blending storytelling and art history into a tender meditation on how we look at life.

6:30 at Whit Oak Library
Discussion Leader: Tina Baker
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