Online book discussion at Brooklyn Public Library - join in!

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We at Brooklyn Public Library launched an online book discussion earlier in the summer, and we want to spread the word about it! It's at brooklynbooktalk.blogspot.com -- yes, the blog format makes it a little more difficult to conduct an actual discussion (the discussion actually takes place in the comments to posts), but right now the project is a pilot and the more successful it is, the more likely we can develop a better and more user-friendly platform.

Here is a full blurb about it:

Want a new way to discuss books and literature? Can't make it to your library's book discussion? Join other readers online! Brooklyn Public Library has started an online book discussion.

We kicked off with Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse's exploration of the tensions between spirituality and worldliness. Other titles include The Night Watch, about four young Londoners struggling through World War II, by Sarah Waters and The Lost Painting, Jonathan Harr's real-life detective story from the art world. Right now we're discussing Grief by Andrew Holleran, a brief but powerful portrayal of the many ways in which people mourn.

Via this online book discussion, BPL will offer entertainment and education by providing a platform for lively, engaging, friendly, and probing discussion and debate, 24 hours a day. All you need to participate is an enthusiasm for books and for talking about them. Discussions will change every month and are led by BPL librarians.

Go to brooklynbooktalk.blogspot.com for more information and to join in.