Plymouth Reads 2024
We are pleased to announce that the selection this year is “The Book Haters’ Book Club” written by our own neighbor, Gretchen Anthony!
We took this year’s theme directly from the book: “All it takes is the right book to turn a book hater into a book lover.”
The intriguing title does not disappoint. The plot centers on a small Minneapolis bookstore named “Over the Rainbow.” The novel’s title is taken from the store’s customer newsletter, which was produced by a recently diseased business partner. The surviving partner has quietly sold the bookstore to a local real estate developer, much to the dismay of its chief stakeholders. You will feel empathy for the finely drawn characters as they confront their insecurities while seeking to overturn the sale. This book just may be one that creates more book lovers.
Gretchen Anthony will speak on Thursday, April 25 at 7 pm at Plymouth Community Center. There will be time for Q&A and Ms. Anthony will sign books.
Other events, all taking place at Plymouth Library, include a book club style discussion, a visit from the Little Free Library (LFL) folks to discuss how a single box of books in Hudson became an international success, and a book folding craft activity. Registration on the HCL website.
Community copies of The Book Haters’ Book Club will be available starting on Thursday, February 8. Please read the book and pass it around the neighborhood or return it to the library.
Plymouth READS 2024 Community Events
Related events take place throughout April, exploring the themes of the book and bringing community members together. All events are free.
Plymouth READS: Book Folding / Bookmark Craft Activity
Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10 AM–12 PM at the Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN
Learn how to transform an old book into art. A limited number of books will be available, so consider bringing an old book of your own. Materials will be available to create your own bookmark. All ages welcome. No registration required. More information →
Plymouth READS Talk: Kate Russell From Little Free Libraries
Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 6–7:30 PM at the Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN
What’s the deal on Little Free Libraries (LFL) springing up? One of the LFL directors will be on hand to discuss the origin and history of LFL. There will also be time for Q&A. More information →
Plymouth READS Book Discussion: The Book Haters’ Book Club
Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 12:30–1:30 PM at the Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN
We will have a book club style discussion of “The Bookhater’s Book Club” in preparation for hearing the author. Register here →
Plymouth READS: Meet Gretchen Anthony
Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 7 PM at the Plymouth Community Center (PCC) Plymouth Room, 14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN
Our main event-meet author Gretchen Anthony, author of “The Book Hater’s Book Club.” She will discuss the book with time for Q&A and book signings. Register here →
Plymouth READS is a community event sponsored by the Friends of the Plymouth Library, the City of Plymouth, the Hennepin County Library - Plymouth, the Plymouth Arts Council (PAC), the Plymouth Lions Club, and the Friends of Hennepin County Library.
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