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Bookin’ it @ the Drake

Bookin’ It @ the Drake is a bi-monthly book discussion sponsored by the library. New readers are always welcome to attend. Both non-fiction and fiction titles are chosen. The library purchases several copies of each title for general circulation so that anyone can participate. Ebook, eaudiobook and large print versions may be available.

You can call us at 641-236-2661 or email library@grinnelliowa.gov to be added to the email list to receive a reminder for the meeting.

cover of the book Distant Sons with dark, eerie winter scene with bare trees and a house silhouetted against a cold, bluish sky and the warm glow of a setting or rising sun

Distant Sons by Tim Johnston

Discussion on Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at 7 pm

Experience the gripping narrative of Distant Sons, the 2025 All Iowa Reads adult selection. Set in a small Wisconsin town haunted by the unsolved disappearance of three boys in the 1970s, this literary crime novel delves into the intertwined lives of two young men whose unexpected friendship unearths long-buried secrets. Tim Johnston masterfully explores themes of friendship, love, and the lasting impact of past tragedies. Join us for this character-driven suspense novel.

New readers are always welcome to Bookin’ It @ the Drake. Questions? Call 641-236-2661. If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, you are also encouraged to call the library in advance of the program.