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Novel Ideas In-Person
Explore classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion.
This month's read: Deacon King Kong, by James McBride.What made Sportcoat, the old ne'er-do-well, shoot an up-and-coming drug dealer in the front plaza of their public housing unit? In a rollicking comedy with a wistful bent, McBride tells the story of the incident and the way it affects their community. This strange neighborhood, just beginning to descend into extreme poverty, offers a comic view of race, class, and religion as the residents, the police, and the local mafioso try to figure out their relationships with each other.
- Date:
- Wednesday, Feb 11 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Isabelle Cosby Room
- Building:
- James City County Library (7770 Croaker Road)
- Audience:
- Adults Age 19 or older
- Categories:
- Book Discussion