About this Event
Wild Card Book Club invites you to discuss The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict with fellow book enthusiasts in a lively in-person gathering. Rediscovered Books' Booksellers Diane and Amy want you to join them to discuss this captivating story and share our thoughts on this intriguing read. Don't miss the chance to connect with other book lovers over discussions about this remarkable book. Can't wait to see you there!
You can share what you loved (or hated) about the book while meeting new people and enjoying a tasty treat from a fun, local venue.
Ticket includes a copy of The Personal Librarian and $5 towards your first drink or snack at the .
- Come meet new people and have a great conversation!
- Enjoy a drink or snack at the House of Western.
- Finished the book? Yes! Haven’t finished the book? Still yes! But expect some spoilers.
- Seating is limited to 12 participants, registration is required for each person.
If you have already purchased the book from Rediscovered Books, please email Rebecca at [email protected] and we will issue store credit equal to the cost of the book after you have registered.
About the Book:
In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection.
But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white--her complexion is dark because she is African American.
The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to--for the protection of her family and her legacy--to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
House of Western, 610 West Idaho Street, Boise, United States
USD 25.00
