The Magpie Club (curious readers of shiny bright things)

Saturday, Feb. 25, 4:00 pm

New!  A book discussion group for readers who like to explore a wide variety of books, from prize-winning fiction in various genres, to newer non-fiction.  Meets on fourth Saturday afternoons at Solvang Library.  The first book has been chosen by staff; the group will have input on subsequent book choices.

February's book is Harlem Shuffle, by Colson Whitehead

"Harlem Shuffle is driven by an ingeniously intricate plot that plays out in a beautifully recreated Harlem of the early 1960s. It's a family saga masquerading as a crime novel, a hilarious morality play, a social novel about race and power, and ultimately a love letter to Harlem. But mostly, it's a joy to read, another dazzling novel from the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning Colson Whitehead"   Copies are available at Solvang Library.