Saturday Samplers Book Group to Discuss "The Uncommon Reader"

Bernardsville Library’s book discussion group, Saturday Samplers, will meet on Saturday, December 10 at 3:30 pm to talk about "The Uncommon Reader" (2007) by Alan Bennett. [The author will not be present.]
"The Uncommon Reader" is a deliciously funny novella that celebrates the pleasure of reading. When the Queen in pursuit of her wandering corgis stumbles upon a mobile library, she feels duty bound to borrow a book. Aided by Norman, a young man from the palace kitchen who frequents the library, Bennett describes the Queen's transformation as she discovers the liberating pleasures of the written word. Bennett, who is one of England's best loved authors as well as an actor, playwright and screenwriter, revels in the power of literature to change even the most uncommon reader's life.

Led by Program/PR Assistant Evelyn Fischel, Saturday Samplers is a book discussion group dedicated to sampling various kinds of literature, including short stories, nonfiction, new and old novels, and teen fiction. Its goal is to search out interesting, noteworthy, and sometimes overlooked literary and narrative works. Readers can find information about the group and about the books and authors on the reading list at http://saturdaysamplers.blogspot.com. No sign-up is needed to join the discussion. Call the library at 766-0118 for more information.