Virtual Get Lit - The Heretic's Daughter

Hello, readers! Get Lit will return on Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 PM, but it will be a little different. We will be meeting virtually, using Zoom, to discuss The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent.  The book is a novel based on the experiences of Salem Witch Trials victim Martha Carrier, and is narrated by her daughter, Sarah. The author will join us on the call to discuss the book's background -- including her Carrier family history -- and answer questions. From the author:

Kathleen Kent’s debut novel, The Heretic's Daughter--about the author's 9X great-grandmother who was hanged as a witch in Salem in 1692-- made the New York Times' Bestseller List the first week of publication. It has since been published in 17 countries and was followed by two more bestselling historical novels. Her fourth book, titled The Dime, is a contemporary crime novel set in Dallas and has been nominated by both the Edgar and the Nero Awards for “Best Crime Novel" in 2018. The New York Times picked The Dime as one of their “Latest and Greatest” in crime fiction. The sequel to The Dime, titled The Burn, with a starred Kirkus Review, was published early this year. Ms. Kent was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters in 2020.  

We ask interested folks to register online at haverhillpl.org under the "Calendar of Events," and to include a valid email address in the registration. We will send an invitation to that email. Download a copy from OverDrive today!

Going Dark

March's Get Lit will be a bit different. We'll still be meeting at The Peddler's Daughter for a book discussion, but this month we'll have an appearance by the author! Join us on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 PM to discuss Going Dark by Haverhill author Jolene Grace. The book is a pulse-racing spy novel inspired by Jolene's travels and encounters with people from all walks of life, and is her debut novel in the Gabriel Jets series. Jolene, who launched Going Dark at the library in January, will join us at Get Lit for the discussion. Place a hold on Going Dark today!

Boy, Snow, Bird

The next Get Lit will be on Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 PM. We'll be discussing Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi at The Peddler's Daughter. This take on Snow White is set in mid-20th century Massachusetts, and explores race and family as they intersect with the lives of Boy, Snow, and Bird.

The Ten Thousand Doors of January

Join us at The Peddler's Daughter on Thursday, January 16 at 7 PM for the first Get Lit of 2020! We'll be discussing The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow (it is January, after all). This book follows the adventures of January Scaller, which are connected to, well, a book!

Sing, Unburied, Sing

Join us at The Peddler's Daughter on Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 PM for the final installment of Get Lit in 2019! We'll be discussing Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. This book follows Jojo and his family on a road trip across Mississippi and explores challenges within the family and in society.

Killers of the Flower Moon

Join us on Thursday, November 21 at The Peddler's Daughter for Get Lit! We'll be meeting at 7:00 PM to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann. This book documents the murders of Osage Indian Nation members and the FBI's role in the investigations.

My Sister, The Serial Killer

Join us on Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 PM at The Peddler's Daughter for the October meeting of Get Lit! We'll be discussing My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite (Doubleday, 2018). This book is about a woman named Korede and her sister, Ayoola, who has been killing her boyfriends. Place a hold on this book today!