Interested in exploring North Carolina through stories? The Dogwood Book Club invites you to join our monthly meetings, where we read and discuss books set in North Carolina, written by North Carolinians, or about notable figures from our state. 

Enjoy some good reads, meet people who share your interest, and learn more about the diverse narratives that weave through North Carolina's history and culture. Whether you're a dedicated bibliophile or just looking for a cozy way to spend an evening, our book club offers a welcoming space to explore the richness of North Carolina's literary landscape.

This month we're reading:
Loving the Dead and Gone
By: Judith Turner-Yamamoto

"A fatal accident becomes the catalyst for the release of the passions, needs, and hurts in everyone affected by her hidden past. Darlene, a seventeen-year-old widow, struggles to reconnect with her dead husband while proving herself alive. Soon loss and death work their magic, drawing Darlene into an unlikely affair that threatens to upend Aurilla’ s family, and sets loose Aurilla’ s own memories of longing and infidelity. Loving the Dead and Gone is a lyrical novel that explores how both grief and love are the ties that bind."

Thursday, May 16 | 11 - 12 p.m. | Adult Program
📍Benhaven Library: 2815 Olivia Rd Sanford, NC, 27332