BOOKED AT THE BELL

A Summer Reading/Discussion Program Hosted by Melba Toliver and Regina MarinelliSummer and books go hand in hand, at least for the book lovers hosting a new program at the Bell Tower. Join Melba and Regina once a month, from May to September, to discuss the book of the month, to share your thoughts about a book that you’ve recently read and to even give a book away to a new or old acquaintance. Don’t forget to bring a suggestion for our next “read”.

Our first meeting is Thursday, May 16th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Our first “read” will take us to southern India. The Covenant of Water, by Abraham Verghese, is a captivating story involving a family living in a small Christian community. It’s a multi-generational saga full of family secrets and mysterious “curses” which over the years become unraveled with the advent of modern science. The book is “long” but don’t let that deter you from joining us. There will be no judgement for failure to finish before we meet. The book is available as an audio and is narrated by the author. Whether by eyes or ears, both are truly wonderful ways to imagine not just the place and time of this story as the plot unfolds, but also the aromas and vibrant landscapes of a corner of the world you may never visit.

We encourage supporting independent bookstores such as our favorite, Book & Puppet Co., in Easton. Consider purchasing your copy of The Covenant of Water using the following link. https://bookandpuppet.com/Please see the calendar for subsequent meeting dates and we look forward to seeing you at The Bell on May 16th -6:30-8:00 p.m.

For the Calendar, Please hold the following dates for future meetings.

June 13

July 11

August 15

September 12

Bury your nose in a book with Melba and Regina!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Belltower Cultural Center, 2904 Church Road, Bangor, United States