Program Type:
Book DiscussionAge Group:
AdultsProgram Description
Event Details
A Man Called Ove is a heartwarming story about a man whose lonely life is changed by friendship with his new neighbors. Ove’s grief over his wife’s death, along with a lifetime of other losses, has turned him into a sad and bitter curmudgeon. To make matters worse, his plan to end his own life is continually derailed by happenings in the neighborhood. But, thanks to his new neighbors, Ove discovers a new world that is not only messy, loud, and full of mistakes, but also full of love, friendship, and a connection worth sticking around for.
Now a Major Motion Picture starring Tom Hanks!
Titles are typically available at the branch one month prior to the discussion.
Upcoming Titles:
August- Horse by Geraldine Brooks
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