Meet to discuss books of different genres the first Monday of each month. The August selection: The Judgment of Yoyo Gold by Isaac Blum (young adult). Yoyo Gold has always played the role of the perfect Jewish daughter. But when she sees her best friend cast out of the community over a seemingly innocent transgression, Yoyo’s eyes are opened to the truth of her neighbors’ hypocrises. As her frustration builds, so does the need to speak out, even if only anonymously on TikTok. But when one of her videos goes viral, she is forced to choose which path to take—for her community, her family, and herself.
Sept. 14 selection: Uprooted by Naomi Novik (fantasy).