Beginning its ninth year, this reading group meets on the first Monday of the month from October through May. Members of the group, affectionately known as “the squad,” discuss not only the case, but also the structure and characterization used by the author. The group is open without charge to members of CSC. If you are interested in joining “the squad” and becoming one of the detectives/critics, just click on the Register button.
This year’s theme is Mysteries set in Maine or written by Maine authors.
October 5
Frozen River – Ariel Lawhon
A Midwife’s Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary 1785–1812 – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Discussion Leader: Jayne Gordon
November 2
Midcoast - Adam White
Discussion Leader: Janet Williams
December 7
The Poacher's Son - Paul Doiron
Discussion Leader: Judy Dorsey
January 4
The Spy Coast - Tess Gerritsen
Discussion Leader: Betty Ann Kane
February 1
The Weight of Water - Anita Shreve
Discussion Leader: Colleen Newcomb
March 1
Blaze Orange: A Midcoast Maine Mystery - Allison Keeton
Discussion Leader: Stephanie Stephenson
April 5
Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels – Ellen Ruppel Shell
Discussion Leader: Susan Morley
May 3
Death by Chocolate Chip Cupcake - Sarah Graves
Discussion leader: Kay Miller
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