The DWCNV Book Club is Back for 2026!

Hello, Bookworms!

The DWCNV Book Club is thrilled to unveil our reading list for the first half of the year! We are diving into history, tackling current events through fiction, and exploring themes of resilience, identity, and justice, all while enjoying some fantastic literary company.

We are continuing our flexible schedule, alternating between cozy Sunday afternoons and stimulating Thursday evenings so that everyone can join the conversation. Please mark your calendars, get reading, and let’s make these discussions the best yet!

Our 2026 Reading Lineup (January - May) includes:

Month	Date & Time	Book Selection	Description
JANUARY	Thursday, January 8, 6:00 to 7:30 PM	Open Selection	Choose your favorite book to discuss!
FEBRUARY	Sunday, February 8, 3:00 to 4:30 PM	Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks	Set in 1666, this historical novel tells the gripping story of a small English village that voluntarily isolates itself to contain the deadly spread of the bubonic plague. Told through the eyes of a young housekeeper, Anna Frith, the book is a powerful exploration of female resilience, the collapse of societal order, and the extraordinary choices people make in the face of unimaginable crisis. Get ready for a discussion on courage and community!
MARCH	Thursday, March 5, 6:00 to 7:30 PM	The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai	Known for her profound insights into the effects of globalization and cultural displacement, Kiran Desai (author of the Booker Prize-winning The Inheritance of Loss) explores the intricate lives of Sonia and Sunny. This book promises a rich conversation about finding one’s identity across cultural borders, the struggle with inherited trauma, and the deep emotional cost of feeling isolated, even in a crowded world.
APRIL	Sunday, April 12, 3:00 to 4:30 PM	Open Selection	Choose a banned Children’s/YA book to discuss!
MAY	Thursday, May 7, 6:00 to 7:30 PM	The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon	Based on the remarkable true story of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife and healer in Maine. When a man is found dead in the frozen Kennebec River, Martha, who keeps a meticulous journal of her daily life, finds herself confronting the entrenched sexism of the local legal system. This is a thrilling, fact-based mystery that highlights the fight for female authority and justice in a world determined to silence women.

We’re taking a summer break in June, July, and August to recharge our reading batteries, so don’t miss these excellent spring discussions!

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