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Big Book Club's "What the Whale!"

Our Mission: To read really big books, talk about them online, and cheer each other on when necessary.

Each week librarians Jennie, Megan, Pete and Alex ask and answer questions that come up during our online Sunday night discussion, drop pop-culture references, talk to guest experts, and more.

Previous books: War and Peace (summer 2018); Middlemarch (winter 2019)

The Big Book Club is a production of the Arlington Public Library, Arlington Virginia

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Teaser for The Big Book Club: Ides of Middlemarch

Nov 27, 2018

Our Mission

To tackle reading the fairly big book, "Middlemarch" while talking about it online (and cheering each other on when necessary).

How to Participate

  • Register now!
  • Start reading by January 7
  • Read approximately 100 pages each week (see reading schedule)
  • Chat online about the book
  • Meetup in person during our two off weeks - if you want
  • Finish "Middlemarch" by the middle of March...

Chat About the Book Online

  • Twitter - Vent or swoon throughout the week (depending on how you're feeling) using the #IdesOfMiddlemarch hashtag.
  • Goodreads Group - Join us Sunday nights in the Ides of Middlemarch Group to chat with your librarian hosts and fellow readers: Jennie, Megan, Pete, and Alex.

Listen to this Podcast - Download our mostly-weekly Ides of Middlemarch wrap-up. Librarians Jennie, Megan, Pete and special guests will discuss the reading and ask or answer questions that come up during the Sunday discussion.