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FREE for members & non-members This acclaimed book pulls back the bars on one of America’s most notorious prisons to expose shocking cases of wrongful conviction. Through meticulous reporting and deeply human stories, Slepian examines how systemic failures—coerced confessions, unreliable witnesses, and prosecutorial misconduct—have sent innocent people to prison for decades. This gripping, unsettling book […]

FREE for members & non-members This gripping work of narrative nonfiction brings 19th-century America vividly to life. Through meticulous research and novel-like storytelling, Woo explores love, courage, and ingenuity under the brutal realities of slavery. This powerful book invites readers to reflect on identity, partnership, and resilience.

FREE for members & non-members This powerful and quietly moving novel explores memory, guilt, and the long shadows cast by history. Set decades after World War II, it follows an elderly woman living in London who is forced to confront the choices of her past and the cost of silence. With compassion and emotional depth, […]

FREE for members & non-members Through personal stories and hard-won insights, Hatmaker invites readers to examine the moments that shake us out of complacency and call us toward deeper authenticity. Written with warmth, humor, and compassion, the book encourages thoughtful conversation about faith, relationships, and personal growth. It’s an engaging and accessible read that resonates […]

FREE for members & non-members Written by local author Dani Alpert, this warm and witty novel explores how an unexpected connection can open the door to friendship and renewed purpose. Sparked by a chance phone call, the story gently examines loneliness, courage, and the power of reaching out at any stage of life. With humor […]

FREE for members & non-members Join us for a thoughtful discussion of a novel that weaves together history, art, and the enduring spirit of a remarkable 19th-century racehorse. Through the eyes of a contemporary art historian, the story explores the lives touched by this horse, uncovering secrets, struggles, and triumphs along the way. Winner of […]

FREE for members and non-members Full lineup here This memoir follows an Indigenous environmental leader who recounts her childhood in the Amazon and her fight to protect her people's land, culture, and future. Blending personal history with activism, it offers a vivid perspective on resilience, identity, and conservation.