Book Club
The Woodward Public Library holds a monthly adult book club every third Thursdays of the month at 5 pm in the library. The group reads books of many genres. Some have included historical fiction, mystery, local authors, and nonfiction. Anyone is welcome to attend. Books are distributed at the time of book discussion, to be read and discussed the following month. Suggestions are often welcome.
Teens at this time do not have a book club, but could be started at any time. Any teens wanting to start a book club, stop by the library and discuss your ideas with the library director.
Book Club on July 16, 2026 at 5pm
The Light on Horn Island by Valerie Fraser Luesse
Just when her life comes crumbling down, she discovers secrets that could shape her future--and heal her past.
When Edie Gardner's life in New York falls apart, her grandmother Adele "Punk" Cheramie coaxes her back to tiny Bayou du Chêne, Mississippi. Edie spent many happy summers there, a stone's throw from untamed Horn Island, where she once found love. Can she now demystify the island's strange new light?
Punk and her colorful friends introduce Edie to the Trove, a fascinating gallery and antique shop. Like Horn Island's light, The Trove has appeared out of nowhere. Its proprietor, with a gift for discerning his customers' needs, gives Edie a Victorian parlor game that asks players a series of personal questions, which is harmless fun at first. But Edie and her grand...
