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We will be discussing To Siberia by Per Petterson. Call 281-492-8592 for information.

Tami Hoag will be at the Murder By The Book on January 5th to promote her new book, Deeper Than the Dead. Come meet an author the Chicago Tribune called "one of the most intense suspense writers around."

Join us to discuss "The Remains of the Day," by Kazuo Ishiguro. Newcomers are welcome to join. Our book group meets in the Senior Service building located next door to the library. For information, call 713-668-8273.

We will discuss - An Innocent Man by John Grisham. Newcomers are welcome to join. Call 281-550-0885 for details.

Bilingual discussion of La Casa en Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. See library staff for a copy of the book or call 281-821-1320.

Introduce books you have already read and want to share with others. Listen to recommendations from others. Nothing to buy! No assigned reading! Come and discuss Science Fiction & Fantasy books! Call 281-488-1906 for details.

FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
*Payment in Blood by Elizabeth George.

Book Buddies is a brand-new reading club for families! We only have two rules: 1) you must be 8 years old or older and 2) kids must bring an adult they enjoy reading with a parent, grandparent,etc. For information, call 281-376-4610.

A resident of Southern California and passionate about illegal gun flow between Mexico and the U.S., T. Jefferson Parker offers us a window into his world in his third book to feature the beloved character Charlie Hood. T. Jefferson Parker is the bestselling, two-time Edgar Award- winning author of sixteen ... (more)previous novels. The Washington Post says T. Jefferson Parker writes "the best of today's crime fiction."

Discussion of various Mystery titles chosen by the group. Call 281-488-1906 for details.

Book discussion group - January's selection: "The Scent of Sake" by Joyce Lebra. Newcomers are welcome to participate. Call 281-376-4610 for information.

On the second Wednesday of each month from 1-2 p.m. in LRNC 215, join your hosts, Anthony McMillan and Mick Stafford for sports talk and books. Call Mick Stafford at 281-290-5276 for more information. For our January meeting, we will review Boys of Winter: The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream and the ... (more)1980 U.S. Hockey Team by Wayne Coffee. Call 281-290-3210 for details.

SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH *Bitter Night by Diana Pharaoh Francis.

Please join us in January as we will be discussing The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Newcomers are encouraged to participate, the more the merrier. Call 281-492-8592 for information.

New time! Atascocita Reads book club moves to 1:00 PM, so bring your lunch, and for January we'll discuss "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson.

John Lescroart is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty previous novels, including A Plague of Secrets, Betrayal, The Suspect and The Hunt Club. Meet him and hear him discuss his new book, Treasure Hunt.

THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH White Garden by Stephanie Barron.

Discuss the great books in literature. January's selection is Civil Government by John Locke. Newcomers are welcome to participate. Call 281-288-8941 for information.

Third Tuesday of each month in LRNC 131. Everyone is welcome. You do not have to attend every meeting to be a member, just come when you can. Our January 19th meeting will be over Artemisia by Alexandra Lapierre. Call 281-290-3210 for information.

The Bear Creek Mystery Book Club discusses this ever-popular genre over coffee and munchies! Join this animated discussion and meet new friends! Call 281-550-0885 for details.

FOURTH TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH *Lucan by Susan Kearney.

FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
*Bone by Bone by Carol O'Connell.

SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH *Haunting Jordan by P.J. Alderman.

*People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

A critically acclaimed thriller writer, Fairstein's real life experience in the legal system has lead to the creation of some of the most compelling crime thrillers of our time. After rising through the courtroom ranks at a time when so few women were successful in law, she became a Manhattan prosecutor ... (more)and led the Sex Crimes Unit of the district attorney's office for twenty-six years. She continues to practice law and is a visible and active advocate for victims of violence. Meet Linda Fairstein and hear her discuss her new book, Hell Gate.

A critically acclaimed thriller writer, Fairstein's real life experience in the legal system has lead to the creation of some of the most compelling crime thrillers of our time. After rising through the courtroom ranks at a time when so few women were successful in law, she became a Manhattan prosecutor ... (more)and led the Sex Crimes Unit of the district attorney's office for twenty-six years. She continues to practice law and is a visible and active advocate for victims of violence. Meet Linda Fairstein and hear her discuss her new book, Hell Gate.