Book Club: “Florida Palms: A Novel” by Joe Pan
Join the Tampa Bay History Center’s Book Club on Thursday, January 15, 2026, for the first session of the new year.
This free program will run from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the History Center, with an option to participate via Zoom. January’s featured book is Florida Palms: A Novel by Joe Pan, reviewed by Patty and Jerry Lyons. Copies are available for purchase in the Museum Store or can be borrowed from the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library.
The Book Group offers a welcoming space to discover Florida’s voices in literature. Each month highlights a different perspective, spanning fiction, history, poetry, politics, and food writing. Everyone is invited to join the discussion.
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