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Join Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs for engaging book discussions. Read or listen to the selected book, then share your thoughts with Allison and fellow readers. Don’t miss out on these lively conversations!​

July: Challenger by Adam Higginbotham

Based on extensive research, Challenger chronicles the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster and offers a detailed account of the tragedy and investigation afterward. (Non-fiction)​​

  • July 31, 11AM-Noon, Southwest Regional Library, Register

August: No title/book club break


​September: ​ Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe

An in-depth look at the Sackler family and how they made a fortune with the prescription drug Oxycontin while escaping accountability for the public health crisis it caused. (Non-fiction)

  • September 3, Noon-1PM, Online, Register​
  • September 12, 3:30-4:30PM, South Regional/Broward College Library​, Register​
  • September 25, 11AM-Noon, Beach Branch, Register​​​​



Upcoming Titles

  • October: Remarkably Bright Creatures​ by Shelby Van Pelt: A widow working as a janitor at an aquarium befriends a giant octopus that helps her solve the mystery of her teenage son's disappearance. (Fiction)

  • November: These Precious Days​ by Ann Patchett​: In this collection of essays, New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett reflects on home, family, friendships and writing. (Non-fiction)​

  • December: No title/book club break

Director’s Book Club invites the community to celebrate libraries by joining together to read and discuss the same title. Search our online catalog or visit a library location to place a hold or check out your copy.


Media: Press Release, "Broward County Library Announces 2025 Director's Book Club Titles," 11/21/24​​

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