Arlington 55+ Book Club: "American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal"
 

We meet to discuss an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction.
This book club is hosted in partnership with the Arlington's Office of Senior Adult Programs.
We meet the first Friday of the month (except when it conflicts with a holiday). We are led by experienced volunteers and group members. We welcome new members to join us in reading and discussing current literary fiction, historical fiction and some nonfiction titles. All are welcome!
REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates and be added to the email list.
2025 Reading LIst:
- Jan. 3: "Humankind: A Hopeful History" by Rutger Bregman
- Feb. 7: "Black Cake: A Novel" by Charmaine Wilkerson
- Mar. 7: "The Women" by Kristin Hannah
- Apr. 4: "American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal" by Neil King, Jr.
- May 2: "The Long Bright River" by Liz Moore
- Jun. 6: "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain
- Jul. 11: "James: A Novel" by Percival Everett (one week later due to Independence Day holiday)
- Aug. 1: "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder" by David Grann
- Sep. 5: "The German Wife" by Kelly Rimmer
- Oct 3: "Tom Lake: A Novel" by Ann Patchett
- Nov. 7: "The Art Thief: A True Story of love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession" by Michael Finkel
- Dec. 5: "The Bear and the Nightingale" by Katherine Arden
For more information contact jodlum@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-5954.
- Date:
- Friday, April 4, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Location:
- Bluemont Room
- Library:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- Events for Adults Good for Adults Age 55+
- Categories:
- Book Discussion Civics & Government History
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
- Location campus Central Library
- Audience:
- Categories:
About Our Events
Arlington County provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact us at least five (5) business days in advance.
- Phone: 703-228-5993
- Email: Jberg@arlingtonva.us