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. 

This month we're reading:

The Bible Salesman

By Clyde Edgerton

"Preston Clearwater has been a criminal since stealing two chain saws and 1600 pairs of aviator sunglasses from the Army during the Second World War. Back on the road in post-war North Carolina, a member of a car-theft ring, he picks up hitch-hiking Henry Dampier, an innocent nineteen-year-old Bible salesman.

Clearwater immediately recognizes Henry as just the associate he needs -- one who will believe is working as an F.B.I. spy; one who will drive the cars Clearwater steals as Clearwater follows along in another car at a safe distance. Henry joyfully sees a chance to lead a dual life as Bible salesman and a G-man.

During his hilarious and scary adventures we learn of Henry's fundamentalist youth, an upbringing that doesn't prepare him for his new life. As he falls in love and questions his religious training, Henry begins to see he's being used -- that the fun and games are over, that he is on his own in a way he never imagined."

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.

Thursday, April 17 | 11 - 12 p.m. | Adult Program 
📍Benhaven Library: 2815 Olivia Rd, Sanford, NC, US, 27332
❎No Registration Required