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White Pine Book Clubs

Truth and Reconciliation Book Club

It’s been ten years since the TRC has been created. Let’s take another step as a community and learn how to participate in reconciliation, together. Join this three book mini series and explore reconciliation.

Join us at 6:30 in the Cafe side of the bookstore.

December 1: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act, Bob Joseph

February 2: Ally is a Verb, Rose LeMay

April 13: Decolonization and Me, Phyllis Webstad and Kristy Mcleod

Classics Book Club

Our popular Jane Austen Book Club will remain firmly fixed in the past, broadening its scope to encompass the classics. Members will take turns championing a novel of their choice. Tea and bonnets optional.

Time: 6:30pm on the last Tuesday of the month.

March: Persuasion, by Jane Austen

April: Wuthering Heights, by Emily Brontë

May: Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë

June: Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery

July: The Age of Innocence, by Edith Wharton

August: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, by Anne Brontë

September: Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier

October: Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley

November: Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott

Other Worlds Book Club

Are you curious about the sci-fi genre but don't know where to start? Then come to our Other Worlds book club with Neil. For avid sci-fi readers and newbies alike, these books are meant to be an on-ramp into Other Worlds. 

All the books are approachable to someone coming in from outside the genre and share themes with traditional fiction, but at the same time are fantastical and escapist.  

Explore themes of environmentalism, what it means to be human, the cost of technological advancement and the possibilities of space exploration.  

Join Neil once a month to discuss these books!

Time: 6:30pm on the last Thursday of the month.

September 2025: The Humans, Matt Haig

October: Frankenstein, Shelley

November: TBD fantasy book chosen by Maryse

December Mistborn, Brandon Sanderson

February 2026: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, Hank Green

March: Redshirts, John Scalzi

April: Death of the Author, Nnedi Okorafor

May: Water Moon, Samantha Sotto Yambao

Exploring Canadian Fiction

White Pine Books is thrilled to continue our Exploring Canadian Fiction book club with JJ this fall, where we will embark on a literary journey through the captivating world of Canadian fiction. Through lively and thought-provoking discussions, we will uncover unique perspectives, rich cultural histories, and powerful storytelling that will leave you hungry for more.

Expand your literary horizons and forge meaningful connections with fellow bookworms while indulging in the beauty and depth of Canadian fiction. Whether you're a voracious reader or just beginning your literary adventure, our book club provides the perfect platform to engage with this incredible genre and explore emerging and established Canadian authors

Time: 6:30pm on the last Wednesday of the month.

September: Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshug Rice (Follow up to Moon of the Crusted Snow)

October: Witching Tide, by Margret Meyer

November: In the Skin of a Lion, by Michael Ondaatje

January: This Bright Dust, by Nina Berkhout

February: In Winter I Get Up At Night, by Jane Urquhart

March: Stone Angel, by Margaret Laurence

April: Rabbit Foot Bill, by Helen Humphries

May: Crackpot, by Adele Wiseman

Gwen and Karen’s Daytime Book Club

Join us for a daytime book club exploring new and captivating novels chosen by two of our most established staff members. In selecting the titles for this collection, Karen and Gwen delved deep into the stories that have profoundly stirred their hearts.

These narratives have not only moved them emotionally, but also prompted a transformative shift in their perception of a particular place or group of people. The characters embodied in these stories are unusual and their lives and the various predicaments they find themselves to be in are ones that are sure to “stick” with you for a long time.

Time: 1:30pm on the last Wednesday of the month.

September: American War by Omar El Akkad

October: Clear by Carys Davies

November: Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips

January: There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak

February: Trust by Hernan Diaz

March: Tell Me Everything, Elizabeth Strout

April: So Far Gone, Jess Walter

Pride Book Club

Are you looking for a safe and inclusive space to celebrate and explore 2SLGBTQ+ literature? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce our newest book club, embracing the diversity and richness of 2SLGBTQ+ narratives. This book club will be facilitated by Arnprior’s PFLAG chapter lead Sophie Smith-Doré.

Whether you identify as 2SLGBTQ+ or are an ally, everyone is welcome to join us for this exciting new book club. Together, let's celebrate the beauty of diverse stories and embrace the joy of reading!

Time: 6:30pm on second last Tuesday of the month.

September: A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby

October: The Tiger and the Cosmonaut by Eddy Boudel Tan

November: My Body is Distant by Paige Maylott

December: The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley

January: Gin, Turpentine, Pennyroyal, Rue by Christine Higdon

February: Everything is Fine Here by Iryn Rushabe

March: We Could Be Rats by Emily Austin

April: A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt

Community Book Clubs: Buy Your Books With Us and Save!

Are you lucky enough to already be part of a book club? If so, we invite you to register your club with us and take advantage of an exclusive 20% discount on your club's selected book. Join our community of book clubs and start saving on your next month’s read. We will send a follow up email to confirm your registration and order your books.

What to do:

• Register your book club with us by filling out this form

• Order a minimum 5 copies of a single title

• Enjoy 20% off your book club books!