Book Group: “Bones in Water” by Bob H. Lee
A puzzling endangered marine mammal death leads Florida game warden Jake Hawkins to investigate a shocking wildlife crime–and to a backcountry sense of justice that can only end in violence. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
Education
Fall into history: Join this monthly book group for fascinating tales and discussions
Whether you’re joining in person or via Zoom, everyone is welcome. As the leaves begin to change and the air becomes crisp, there’s no better time to delve into the …
Book Group: Summer Reading Review
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 …
Book Group: “Collision of Power” by Martin Baron
Marty Baron took charge of The Washington Post newsroom in 2013, after nearly a dozen years leading The Boston Globe. Just seven months into his new job, Baron received explosive news: Jeff Bezos, …
