Library Announces August Book Discussion Topic

Press release from Wheaton Public Library:

Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Join us as we discuss "If Beale Street Could Talk," by James Baldwin.

Told through the eyes of Tish, a nineteen-year-old girl, in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child, Baldwin’s story mixes the sweet and the sad. Tish and Fonny have pledged to get married, but Fonny is falsely accused of a terrible crime and imprisoned. Their families set out to clear his name, and as they face an uncertain future, the young lovers experience a kaleidoscope of emotions–affection, despair, and hope. In a love story that evokes the blues, where passion and sadness are inevitably intertwined, Baldwin has created two characters so alive and profoundly realized that they are unforgettably ingrained in the American psyche.

Zoom meeting link will be emailed the day of the program. Registration will close 15 minutes prior to program start time. If you need assistance connecting, please email us: askref@wheatonlibrary.org

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