2026 Fall City Library Book GroupLike this list

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• Empire of AI

  Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI

  Hao, Karen,

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  January 13– “New Perspectives, New Year” - Explore technology’s role in shaping humanity’s future—an ideal January topic when people are rethinking progress, ethics, and the year ahead.

• Seattle From the Margins

  Exclusion, Erasure, and the Making of a Pacific Coast City

  Asaka, Megan,

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  February 10 – Black History Month - Focus on Seattle’s overlooked communities and histories of displacement and resilience—perfect for regional Black History Month discussions.

• Brave the Wild River

  the Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon

  Sevigny, Melissa L., 1986-

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  March 10 – Women’s History Month - Two pioneering female scientists explore the Colorado River in the 1930s—an inspiring celebration of women in STEM.

• Raising Hare

  a Memoir

  Dalton, Chloe,

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  April 14– Earth Month - A gentle, nature-infused reflection on motherhood, wildness, and connection—perfect for spring.

• Feeding Ghosts

  a Graphic Memoir

  Hulls, Tessa, 1984-

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  May 12– Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Hull’s family story touches on trauma and migration, resonating with the cross-cultural reflections often explored during AAPI Heritage Month.

• No Two Persons

  Bauermeister, Erica,

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  June 9– LGBTQ+ Pride Month - A novel about interconnected lives linked through one piece of art—beautifully aligned with themes of identity, diversity, and connection.

• Great Circle

  Shipstead, Maggie,

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  July 14 – Summer Adventure - A sweeping aviation epic spanning decades—ideal for mid-summer travel dreams and big-picture storytelling.

• The Art Thief

  a True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession

  Finkel, Michael,

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  August 11 – Creativity & Culture - Dive into the eccentric world of art crime and passion—an engaging summer read that sparks lively cultural discussion.

• Jesus and John Wayne

  How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation

  Du Mez, Kristin Kobes,

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  September 8– Back to School / Faith & Society - A deep examination of evangelical masculinity and American culture—great for fall reflection on belief systems and identity.

• Katabasis

  a Novel

  Kuang, R. F. (Rebecca F.),

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  October 13– End-of-Year Myth & Transformation - Dark mythic fiction exploring descent and renewal—an evocative way to spend the spooky month.

• The Light Eaters

  How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

  Schlanger, Zoë,

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  November 10– Curiosity & Ecology - Dive into the secret world of plants and intelligence—perfect for late autumn reflection on the natural world.

• After Annie

  a Novel

  Quindlen, Anna,

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  December 8– Gratitude & Relationships - A moving story about love and loss, fitting for the season of reflection and family connection.