Hybrid: A.M. Book Group

The title for this month is Ironweed by William Kennedy.

In this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the third in Kennedy’s Albany cycle, Francis Phelan, an ex-ball player, part-time grave digger and full-time bum with the gift of gab, has hit bottom. Years earlier he had left Albany after he dropped his infant son, accidently, and the boy died. Now, in 1938 Francis is back in town, roaming the old familiar streets with his hobo pal, Helen, trying to make peace with the ghosts of past and present.

The A.M. Book Discussion Group meets in person with an option to participate via Zoom on the fourth Wednesday of the month (except December) at 10:00 am. New readers are always welcome. Tom Madden is the facilitator.

*You may also choose to attend the program online. Everyone who registers below will receive the Zoom link.

Many of the book discussion titles can be downloaded via the Library's Hoopla or Overdrive services. Check for video instructions on using Hoopla. Print copies are available at the library for most book groups. Call 203-438-2282 about reserving books. Copies can also be purchased at Books on the Common at a 15% discount.

If you are participating by Zoom and have not received your Zoom link by the day before the program please email lmbachmann@ridgefieldlibrary.org