January 8

Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood- 

it's 1843, and Grace Marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer and his housekeeper and mistress. Some believe Grace is innocent; others think her evil or insane. Now serving a life sentence, Grace claims to have no memory of the murders.

An up-and-coming expert in the burgeoning field of mental illness listens to her story while bringing her closer to the day she cannot remember. What will he find in attempting to unlock her memories?

March 12

The Wager by David Grann-

A page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. In 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty’s Ship the Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. Six months later, another, even more decrepit craft landed on the coast of Chile. This boat contained just three castaways, and they told a very different story. The thirty sailors who landed in Brazil were not heroes – they were mutineers. The incredible twists of the narrative hold the reader spellbound in this grand tale of human behavior at extremes.

May 14

The Red Bandanna by Tom Rinaldi

Welles Crowther didn't see himself as a hero. He was just an ordinary kid who played sports, volunteered for the fire department, headed off to college and then to Wall Street to start a career. Throughout it all, he always kept a red bandanna in his pocket, a gift from his father when he was little. On September 11, 2001, Welles was at his job on the 104th floor of the South Tower. What he did next would alter the course of many lives. That day, the legend of the Man in the Red Bandanna was born.

The Library's Ms. Michelle will be running a child drop-off event for caregivers who are attending the book club.  This will consist of semi-structured activies in the meeting room.    You MUST register your children via a phonecall with Alexis at 973-226-5441.  No walk-ins will be allowed and caregivers must stay in the book club meeting to utilize this service. There are limited spots available so register early.