Downtowners Book Group

When: Every Third Wednesday at Noon (unless otherwise noted, see individual listings)
Where: Central Library, Chairman's Office
Contact: Kaite Stover at 816.701.3683

The Downtowners book group discusses a lively mix of fiction, nonfiction, classics, and genres.

2013 Schedule

May 15
Brick Lane by Monica Ali.

June 19
The Dead by James Joyce.

Just in time for Bloomsday!

July 17
Once Upon a River by Bonnie Jo Campbell.

August 21
Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo.

September 18 - Stay tuned for the Big Read 2013!

October 16
Citizens of London by Lynne Olson.

November 20
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff.

December 18 - Readers’ Round Up.

See our previous selections...

Group Leader

Kaite Stover is the Director of Readers' Services for the Kansas City Public Library, where she serves as the resident expert on book groups. She hosts workshops and presentations nationwide that focus on improved book group experiences. Booklist magazine publishes her side of its regular column "He Reads/She Reads." For more info on the Downtowners Book Group, contact Kaite Stover at 816.701.3683.