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Southwest Daytime Book Club: The Cold Millions

2023-11-30 14:00:00 2023-11-30 15:30:00 America/New_York Southwest Daytime Book Club: The Cold Millions Join the Daytime Book Club to discuss The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Historical novel of brotherhood, love, sacrifice, and betrayal in early 1900's America. Registration req. 18+ Southwest Branch -

Thursday, November 30
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join the Daytime Book Club to discuss The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Historical novel of brotherhood, love, sacrifice, and betrayal in early 1900's America. Registration req. 18+

Join the Daytime Book Club to discuss The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. An intimate story of brotherhood, love, sacrifice, and betrayal set against the panoramic backdrop of an early twentieth-century America. Offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of a nation grappling with the chasm between rich and poor, between harsh realities and simple dreams. Featuring an unforgettable cast of cops and tramps, suffragists and socialists, madams and murderers.

Registration required. For ages 18+

If you prefer a virtual discussion of the book, please register to attend the Southwest Book Club on Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Must register to receive sign-in invitation. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | bookclubs | bb-bookclubs |

Southwest Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

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Mon, Oct 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 Closed

About the branch

Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

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