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Book Club Kits

The Rocky Hill Library has book club kits that are available to check out with your library card. Each kit contains 10 books and discussion materials. We are currently in the process of organizing these kits and adding a great assortment of new titles for you! Please see below for our most current list of items. You can contact Shannon Schooley @ sschooley@rockyhillct.gov or call us at 860-258-7623 for more information.


The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin is a memoir that chronicles the transformative journey of a woman who overcomes adversity, embraces her multifaceted identities, and learns to love herself while navigating the complexities of motherhood, relationships, and personal reinvention.


The Art Thief by Michael Finkel is a narrative nonfiction that follows a master thief's high-stakes heists of priceless artworks, while delving into his complex motivations, personal struggles, and the pursuit of redemption.


The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell is an historical novel set in   Renaissance Italy, weaving a tale of political intrigue and forbidden desire as it follows the life of Lucrezia de' Medici, a young woman caught in the deadly dynamics of power, marriage, and survival.


Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea is a poignant and heartfelt historical novel that follows two unlikely companions—an elderly woman and a young soldier—whose lives intertwine during World War II, exploring themes of courage, loss, and the healing power of friendship.


James by Percival Everett is a thought-provoking, historical novel that follows a man named James as he grapples with identity, race, and personal trauma, offering a deep exploration of the complexities of life and self-understanding. It is based on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.


The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters is a compelling, historical novel that traces the intertwined lives of a rural family in Canada, exploring themes of family, secrets, and the harsh realities of life through the lens of generational struggles and the symbolism of berry picking.


Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney is a thriller in which the protagonist’s dark secrets and troubled past unravel as he becomes entangled in a web of deception, forcing him to confront the twisted truth about himself and those around him.


Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino is a surreal and imaginative, science fiction novel that follows a woman's quest for self-acceptance and love, set against the backdrop of a bizarre, fantastical world where beauty and identity are intertwined in unexpected ways.


The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is a heartwarming fantasy novel about a by-the-book government worker who is assigned to oversee a group of magical children living in a mysterious orphanage, ultimately discovering love, acceptance, and the importance of found family.


Never Whistle at Night by Shane Hawk is a captivating anthology that brings together a collection of Indigenous horror stories, exploring themes of cultural identity, fear, and the supernatural through the lens of diverse Native American voices.


The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer is a poignant and enchanting novel about a woman who embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of her late sister’s past, only to discover a powerful, life-changing story hidden in the pages of an unfinished manuscript.


Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is a heartwarming and quirky novel that follows the unlikely friendship between a widowed woman and a giant Pacific octopus, as both navigate grief, healing, and the search for connection.


The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a captivating, historical novel that tells the story of Evelyn Hugo, a reclusive Hollywood icon, as she reflects on her tumultuous life, revealing the truth behind her seven marriages and the sacrifices she made for fame, love, and identity.


The Resort by Sara Ochs is a suspenseful thriller set at a luxurious remote resort, where a group of guests becomes trapped by a series of sinister events, uncovering dark secrets and testing the limits of survival and trust.


Shark Heart by Emily Habeck is a love story which follows a woman and her husband as they grapple with a surreal and transformative journey, navigating love, identity, and the strange reality of turning into a shark while trying to hold onto humanity.


The Life Impossible by Matt Haig is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of life, death, and the human spirit through the journey of a man who confronts his own mortality and discovers new meaning in an uncertain world.


Husbands & Lovers by Beatriz Williams is a captivating historical novel that weaves together the lives of three women, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of passion across generations.