Do you like books that explore a variety of topics?

Well, this is the book group for you. Come join us at South Cobb to read and discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction books that address everything from voodoo to ancient civilizations. Along with the book club discussion, each meeting will briefly cover some of the cultural or historical aspects of the book. 

Whether you want to discuss the exploits of the characters or dive into the cultural significance of the book, let’s talk about it.

Book club meets every 4th Wednesday (except for weeks of major holidays-it will be moved up) of the month at South Cobb Regional in person and simultaneously online (virtually).

Upcoming books that we’ll discuss are:

July 23rd

 Black Candle Women by Diane Marie Brown along with a discussion about African American Voodoo and Hoodoo culture.

August 27th 

Released CIA document (available on CIA.gov and link provided), The Gateway Intermediate Workbook https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/cia-rdp96-00788r001700210023-7.pdf

and articles from Academic Search Complete (one of CCPL’s databases): 

“Mindfulness practice can indeed cause altered states of consciousness” by Emily Reynolds.

“Using ancient theory (science) of Mantra now how we can remain healthy and also cure diseases.” by Namrata Redkar

“Self-Affirmations Build Your Personal and Moral Resiliency” by Madison Greer

https://research.ebsco.com/c/n63nx3/viewer/pdf/ms2dusgtkf

“Human Power Production and Energy Harvesting” by Antonio Cicchella

https://www.proquest.com/docview/2829795083?accountid=10190&sourcetype=Scholarly%20Journals

“WHAT ABOUT THIS?: Hope for Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) with Breathing.” by Erik Peper, Singing Chen, Nicholas Heinz, and Richard Harvey

https://research.ebsco.com/c/n63nx3/viewer/pdf/n5dwwai6a5

 

along with a discussion about consciousness and energy as well as other topics from the readings.

NOTE: Don’t be alarmed. All the readings are fairly short. Combined they are under 100 pages and the articles/documents can be read online or you can pick up a print copy at the reference desk. Feel free to come even if you don’t read everything.

September 24th 

What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris along with a discussion about Gullah Geechee culture.

October 22nd

The Soul Stealer by Graham Masterton along with a discussion about the Native American burial ground trope and disruptive building on graves.

November19th

The Immortalists  by Chloe Benjamin along with a discussion about psychics and prophecies.

December 17th

Why we die : the new science of aging and the quest for immortality by Venki Ramakrishnan along with a discussion about death and immortality.