DWCNV Book Club: The Next Chapter Starts Here

There’s something special about a group of readers coming together to share ideas, perspectives, and a love of books. At our recent meeting, DWCNV Book Club members had a productive discussion and mapped out an exciting path forward for the months ahead.

How We'll Stay Connected

The Book Club will continue using Bookclubs.com as our primary communication platform to ensure members receive updates on upcoming meetings, monthly book selections, RSVPs, discussion guides, and book club questions.

The platform will remain our go-to resource for staying informed and engaged between meetings.

Mark Your Calendars

When: Third Thursday of every month

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where: Clifton Café, Clifton, Virginia

The welcoming atmosphere at Clifton Café provides the perfect setting for thoughtful conversation, lively debate, and building connections with fellow readers.

Upcoming Selections

November Meeting: Thursday, November 19

Book: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me

by Patrick Bringley

Synopsis: A moving memoir about finding meaning, beauty, and healing through art while working as a guard at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art.

December Meeting: Thursday, December 17

Book: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Synopsis: This acclaimed novella explores compassion, courage, and moral choice in a small Irish town during the Christmas season.

Looking Ahead

Members also suggested several titles for future consideration:

• The Fight Back: A Citizen's Guide to Standing Up to Dictators by Maria Ressa

• The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett

• Partita by Barbara Kingsolver

• The Searcher by Tana French

• Like Normal People by Robert Meyers

As always, we welcome additional recommendations and look forward to continuing our tradition of discovering books that challenge, inspire, and spark meaningful conversation.

Whether you are a longtime member or considering joining for the first time, we hope you will pull up a chair and read along with us. Great books are even better when shared with friends.