All Booked Up Reader's Book Club: Where Pages Turn and Minds Meet!

See the book schedule here: Bookclub | Midlothian Public Library

Join us for a literary adventure with the "All Booked Up Reader's Book Club"!  This vibrant community of book lovers gathers every month to:

• Dive deep into thought-provoking discussions
• Collaboratively choose our next literary journey
• Explore diverse genres and discover new favorite authors
• Share insights and perspectives in a casual, welcoming atmosphere

When: 3rd Tuesday evening and 4th Tuesday morning of each month
Where: Midlothian Public Library

Whether you're a seasoned bibliophile or just starting your reading journey, you'll find a home here. Our discussions foster critical thinking, broaden horizons, and create lasting connections through the power of shared reading.

What to expect:

• Lively book debates
• Author spotlights
• Occasional guest speakers or local author visits

No stuffy literary pretensions here—just good books, great company, and the joy of reading!

Ready to get "All Booked Up" with us? Turn the page on solitary reading and join our chapter of literary exploration!

November's Pick is My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende

In San Francisco in 1866, an Irish nun, abandoned following a torrid relationship with a Chilean aristocrat, gives birth to a daughter named Emilia del Valle. Raised by a loving stepfather, Emilia grows into an independent thinker and a self-sufficient young woman.

To pursue her passion for writing, she is willing to defy societal norms. At the age of seventeen, she begins to publish pulp fiction using a man’s pen name. When these fictional worlds can no longer satisfy her sense of adventure, she turns to journalism, convincing an editor at The Daily Examiner to hire her. There she is paired with another talented reporter, Eric Whelan.

As she proves herself, her restlessness returns, until an opportunity arises to cover a brewing civil war in Chile. She seizes it, as does Eric, and while there, she meets her estranged father and delves into the violent confrontation in the country where her roots lie. As she and Eric discover love, the war escalates and Emilia finds herself in extreme danger, fearing for her life and questioning her identity and her destiny.

A riveting tale of self-discovery and love from one of the most masterful storytellers of our time, My Name Is Emilia del Valle introduces a character who will never let hold of your heart.