Thursday, March 19 - Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin

Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin is a heartwarming novel about a 90-year-old man who has never been kissed and a 24-year-old woman grieving the loss of her partner; their unlikely friendship leads to an adventure as she vows to help him find love, while flashbacks reveal his past love for a woman named Bridie. The story, told from multiple perspectives, explores themes of love, loss, friendship, and finding joy at any age, blending humor with poignant moments. 

Wednesday, April 15 - CODENAME NEMO by Charles Lachman

Codename Nemo by Charles Lachman is a non-fiction book detailing the 1944 U.S. Navy operation to capture the German submarine U-505, its crew, and its Enigma cipher machine, a pivotal event in the Battle of the Atlantic that shortened WWII. The book recounts the daring mission, led by Captain Daniel Gallery and a nine-man boarding party, from both American and German perspectives, highlighting the high-stakes espionage and the race to secure the Enigma machine before the Germans could destroy it. 

Wednesday, May 20 - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

This is a WWII historical fiction novel about three female codebreakers at Bletchley Park—Osla, Mab, and Beth—whose friendship is shattered by war, only for them to reunite years later to unmask a traitor. The story follows their intense work breaking German codes and their personal lives, set against the backdrop of espionage, romance, and betrayal, with a post-war timeline focused on solving one final, crucial puzzle. 

Wednesday, June 17 - The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

This bestselling mystery novel by Laura Dave about a woman, Hannah Hall, whose husband, Owen Michaels, disappears, leaving behind a cryptic note telling her to "Protect her," referring to his teenage daughter, Bailey. The book follows Hannah and Bailey as they team up to uncover the truth about Owen's past and his disappearance, navigating a world of secrets, family drama, and suspense. It became a #1 New York Times bestseller, won the 2021 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Mystery/Thriller, and was adapted into an Apple TV+ series. 

July 15 - How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

This is a novel about three people whose lives intersect after a fatal drunk-driving accident: Violet, the young woman who caused the crash; Frank, the widower of the victim; and Harriet, a retired teacher who runs a prison book club that Violet attended. The story explores themes of forgiveness, second chances, and the transformative power of literature, following their journeys as they grapple with guilt, grief, and the unexpected connections that form through books and shared experiences in Portland, Maine.