There's nothing better than a great book to transport you to new worlds—whether real, imagined, or simply a much-needed escape from reality. This monthly book group, led by staff at
Hummingbird Books, will feature a variety of genres guaranteed to spark lively conversation and connection. If you don’t have a chance to finish the book, that’s okay, come anyway! Books can be purchased at Hummingbird Books in Chestnut Hill (or over the phone a 617-487-5101), an independent, local female-owned and operated store with an extensive collection of adult and children’s books.
Group meets: April 3, May 8, and June 12. Join us for all or individually. All are welcome. Geared towards adults. Preregistration is required. Questions:
adultprog@jccgb.org.
April Book: Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett
In this novel about family, forgiveness, and how a fleeting act of violence can change a life forever, a mother and son, estranged for years, must grapple with the shared secret that drove their lives apart. This book is beautifully written and teaches us that in order to move on from the past, we must face it.
May Book: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
After the four year old daughter of Indigenous migrant workers goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, a tragic mystery will go unsolved for nearly fifty years.
The Berry Pickers is a riveting novel about the search for a missing girl, the shadow of trauma, and the persistence of love across time.
June Book: The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish (author will be present)
Set in London of the 1660s and of the early twenty-first century,
The Weight of Ink is the interwoven tale of two women of remarkable intellect: Ester Velasquez, an emigrant from Amsterdam who is permitted to scribe for a blind rabbi, just before the plague hits the city; and Helen Watt, an ailing historian with a love of Jewish history.
The Weight of Ink is a sweeping yet intimate work of historical fiction about women separated by centuries, and the choices and sacrifices they must make.
Photos may be taken during this program and used for promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to have your photo or your child's photo taken, please inform event staff when you arrive. 
