Together We Read

November 4 – 18, 2025 - Denison Avenue by Daniel Innes & Christina Wong
Denison Avenue blends fiction and ink artwork to tell the story of Wong Cho Sum, a recent widow navigating life in Toronto’s gentrifying Chinatown. As she collects bottles to fill her days, she encounters grief, resilience, and the harsh realities facing Chinese Canadian elders. This poignant work is both a meditation on loss and a vivid portrait of a disappearing community. Denison Avenue will be available free in ebook and audiobook formats in Libby between November 4-18.

12 August - 26 August 2025 - Smoke by Michael Brissenden
Smoke by Michael Brissenden follows Detective Alex Markov, sent back to Jasper while under suspicion in an LAPD corruption probe. Investigating a suspicious death during a wildfire, she uncovers a town steeped in deceit, forcing her to choose between protecting those she loves and exposing the truth.

24 März - 7 April 2025 - Nachtflüstern von Christian Boochs
In „Nachtflüstern“ von Christian Boochs untersucht BKA-Profilerin Nessa Wolf den brutalen Mord an YouTube-Star Lea Grimm, bekannt für ihre ASMR-Videos. Als weitere Opfer auftauchen, versucht Nessa, einen sadistischen Mörder zu entlarven und wird dabei mit dunklen Geheimnissen aus ihrer eigenen Vergangenheit konfrontiert. Ein gruseliger Thriller in der Welt der Influencer und des Online-Ruhms.

March 13 – 27, 2025 - The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate
Discussion on The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate - Together We Read's March 2025 book club pick! The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate offers a vivid portrait of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Oscar winner whose historic triumph was followed by career struggles, public criticism, and personal heartbreak. Navigating racism, rejection from both Black and White communities, and the so-called “Oscar curse,” Hattie fought to carve out space for herself and future generations of actors. This powerful novel captures her resilience, ambition, and determination to succeed against all odds.