Find groups in brooklyn, new york about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Written by rosanne parry, this novel follows 12yearold danny ocarolan and his sister, kathleen, who move to new york city from ireland in 1863 at the height of the civil war. Sandra krystal is the discussion leader of the new york historicals history book club. Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library. Bookcourts fiction book club this paperbackonly group, which focuses on great works of fiction, is an ideal starter for any book club newbie. Brooklyn, ny 7186257863 6pm2am club azzuro inc 7110 18th ave. Nyc is launching a citywide book club with buzzfeed new. Find the best brooklyn, ny night clubs on superpages. Find groups in brooklyn, new york about topic and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Get there early and chill in the hammock with a mojito. It won the 2009 costa novel award, was shortlisted for the 2011 international dublin literary award and was longlisted for the 2009 man booker prize. Bookcourts fiction book club this paperbackonly group, which focuses on great works of fiction, is an ideal starter for any bookclub newbie. This was the first and last book we read that everyone liked.
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A brilliant mix of battle, romance, family struggles, and personal triumphs, new york gloriously captures the search for freedom and prosperity at the heart of americas history. Hudson park library read more book discussion club for english language learners. If you have a question or concern, give us a call during business hours, or send. The books we sell are new, unread, and in good condition.
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