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League of Women Voters of Duluth "The Sisters" Book Club |
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2026 - 2027 "The Sisters" Book Club Meetings
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Thursday, November 12th, 2026 5:30-7:30 Grandma’s Canal Park Book: Rez Life: An Indian's Journey Through Reservation Life Discussion Leader: Barb Huberty RSVP Please, because room size will depend on numbers: RSVP to Barb Akre at [email protected] Car-pooling could help, and is encouraged! |
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Thursday, October 1 , 2026
5:30-8:00 PM, 5:30 - 6:30 Dinner from Perkins menu, Social time 6:30 - 7:15 Book Discussion 7:15 - 8:00 Plan future meetings Perkins, Private “Banquet” room 2502 London Road Book: The Mighty Red By Louise Erdrich A novel of humor and tragedy, community and family, set in the Red River Valley alongside crises in our time: climate change, depletion of natural resources, and the economic meltdown of 2008. Discussion Leader: Barb Akre |
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Books selected for remainder of 2026-2027
Doris Kearns Goodwin’s An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s
Norah O'Donnell & Kate Andersen Brower’s We The Women: The Hidden Heroes who shaped America
Kathryn Stockett’s The Calamity Club: A novel
Tentative dates, to be matched with books as leaders volunteer: January 14th, March 11th, May 13th
Doris Kearns Goodwin’s An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s
Norah O'Donnell & Kate Andersen Brower’s We The Women: The Hidden Heroes who shaped America
Kathryn Stockett’s The Calamity Club: A novel
Tentative dates, to be matched with books as leaders volunteer: January 14th, March 11th, May 13th
2025 - 2026 "The Sisters" Book Club Meetings
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 5:30 - 7:30 Mr. D's, 5622 Grand Ave. Book: “The Small and the Mighty” By Sharon McMahon The stories of 12 unsung Americans who actually contributed to democracy and making America a better country Discussion Leader: Julie Seidelmann Questions: Gay Trachsel 218-461- 7897 [email protected] This is our last meeting of the year. |
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Thursday, March 26th, 2026 5:30 - 7:30 pm Mr. D’s, 5622 Grand Ave Book: “Calling In” by Loretta Ross A master class in constructive confrontation Discussion Leader: Margaret West Questions: Gay Trachsel 218-461-7897. [email protected] |
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 pm Mr. D's, 5622 Grand Avenue Book: "Is the River Alive?" by Robert McFarlane Discussion Leader: Barb Akre Our book for January is extremely important and appropriate for our times. We certainly need to contemplate our relationship with the Natural World. Robert McFarlane has the unbelievable ability to bring us into his world -one of love, respect and awe of the rivers, lakes and forests. Beautiful writing!! |
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 pm Mr. D's, 5622 Grand Avenue Book: I Who have Never Known Men” by Jacqueline Harpman Discussion Leader: Anita Gille A haunting post-apocalyptic novel of female friendship and intimacy. A classic back in print Questions: Gay Trachsel (218) 461-7897 [email protected] |
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 pm Mr. D's, 5622 Grand Avenue Book : “My Friends” by Fredrick Backman A beautiful story of 4 friends--funny, sad, and extremely moving Discussion Leader: Gay Trachsel Questions: [email protected] |
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