Book Group

Grab a cup of coffee and join us monthly for an informal discussion about the best in Florida literature. Topics range from fiction to food, poetry to politics. Free with registration, the History Center’s book group meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

Book Group: “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America” by Vicki Sokolik

A moving exploration of the crisis of homeless youth—told through the inspiring stories of a woman on the frontlines and the kids themselves. They hide in plain sight. They survive …

Dec 04, 2024

Book Group: “Florida Spectacular: Extraordinary Places and Exceptional Lives” by Cathy Salustri

If when you think “Florida” you don’t think “spectacular,” Cathy Salustri is determined to change your mind. Explaining why the state is more than the “Florida Man” stories and the …

Dec 04, 2024

Book Group: “Sharks Don’t Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist” by Jasmin Graham

Sharks have been on this planet for over 400 million years, so there is a lot they can teach us about survival and adaptability. For example: how do sharks, which …

Dec 04, 2024

Book Group: “Florida Girls” A Novel by L.L. Kirchner

St. Petersburg, Florida, 1944. Thelma Miles can’t stomach injustice. Broke and orphaned near the close of WWII, the 18-year-old joins a troupe of touring swimsuit models, only to find she’s …

Dec 04, 2024

Book Group: “Wandering Stars” A Novel by Tommy Orange

Colorado, 1864. Star, a young survivor of the Sand Creek Massacre, is brought to the Fort Marion Prison Castle, where he is forced to learn English and practice Christianity by …

Dec 04, 2024

Education

Join the journey of learning and discussion with the Black History Book Club

Starting Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, this initiative promises to be a beacon of knowledge, reflection, and community engagement in the heart of Tampa Bay.

Jan 26, 2024

Education

Book Group

Book Group: “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America” by Vicki Sokolik

Book Group: “Florida Spectacular: Extraordinary Places and Exceptional Lives” by Cathy Salustri

Book Group: “Sharks Don’t Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist” by Jasmin Graham

Book Group: “Florida Girls” A Novel by L.L. Kirchner

Book Group: “Wandering Stars” A Novel by Tommy Orange

Join the journey of learning and discussion with the Black History Book Club

Fall into history: Join this monthly book group for fascinating tales and discussions

Book Group: Summer Reading Review

Book Group: “Collision of Power” by Martin Baron

Book Group: “The Reformatory: A Novel” by Tananarive Due