Each season, BWBH’s Be Brave Book Group features celebrated authors sharing conversation about their personal journeys as writers and the risks taken to craft authentic, meaningful narratives. Join us as we feature the work of memoirists E. Dolores Johnson, author of Say I’m Dead, and Grace Talusan, author of The Body Papers. While a portion […]
Join us for quarterly reads and gatherings. Reconnect to the outdoors, to the printed word, and to each other through this open community book group. This season's selection reflects the 2020 Musketaquid Earth Day theme of Air. Share your thoughts and experiences via Facebook, or come to our quarterly Potlucks to discuss the book with […]
Veteran leader Phyllis DiMarzio will now meet with you via ZOOM! Novels selected back in February will be discussed: "Euphoria" by Lily King; "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean and "Olive Again" by Elizabeth Strout. If you were unable to get the selected reading BUT would still like to join the discussion to share what […]
The Concord Free Public Library invites children of all ages to join us on Thursday, February 18 at 11am on Zoom and talk about your favorite books. We will share a few of our favorites, and invite each child to share some of their favorites. What books are you most excited about? We will take […]
Each season, BWBH’s Be Brave Book Group features celebrated authors sharing conversation about their personal journeys as writers and the risks taken to craft authentic, meaningful narratives. Join us to hear from authors Jennifer De Leon and Desmond Hall. You do not have to have pre-read their books! Come with your questions and leave inspired! […]
What began as a mother’s blog while she faced uncertainty about her daughter’s wellBeing became a meaningful memoir that explores what it means to live, grieve and love. Join Maryanne O’Hara as she shares the story of her unforgettable journey with her daughter Caitlin, diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 2. By the time Caitlin […]
Be inspired by mindful books! BWBH founder and Executive Director, Lara Wilson, shares insights from the mindful books she shared all year at the beginning of mediation practice. Learn more about the meaningful messages from mindful authors, such as Brené Brown (Leadership & Vulnerability), Tarana Burke (#metoo), Pema Chödrön (Attachment), Glennon Doyle (Anxiety & Addiction), […]
Be Well Be Here presents our seasonal FREE virtual literary event Be Brave Book Group The Healing Power of Storytelling with Dr. Annie Brewster and Rachel Zimmerman Wednesday, February 23 at 7:30 pm Join author and physician Dr. Annie Brewster with celebrated journalist Rachel Zimmerman for an online discussion of their co-created book, The Healing […]
The Concord Free Public Library invites children to join a book discussion group on Wednesday, March 16 at 2 pm. We’ll discuss the 2022 Newbery Medal Award winner "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barbra Higuera. Read and discuss this new science fiction classic, with pizza as part of the discussion! This program will take place […]
The Concord Free Public Library invites 1st and 2nd graders and their caregivers to join us at the Chapter One Book Club. The Chapter One Book Club is a place where both young bookworms and reluctant readers can get a welcoming beginning to their first book club. We will choose a new chapter book each […]
