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Southern Boone Evening Book Club

“The Frozen River”
2026-02-17 19:00:00 2026-02-17 20:00:00 America/Chicago Southern Boone Evening Book Club This month’s evening book club will discuss “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon, a gripping historical mystery based on the life of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife in Maine. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community, soon landing her at the center of scandal implicating those she loves. Adults. Southern Boone County Public Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, February 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-17 19:00:00 2026-02-17 20:00:00 America/Chicago Southern Boone Evening Book Club This month’s evening book club will discuss “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon, a gripping historical mystery based on the life of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife in Maine. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community, soon landing her at the center of scandal implicating those she loves. Adults. Southern Boone County Public Library - Meeting Room

This month’s evening book club will discuss “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon, a gripping historical mystery based on the life of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife in Maine. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community, soon landing her at the center of scandal implicating those she loves. Adults.

This month’s evening book club will discuss “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon, a gripping historical mystery based on the real life of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife. Living in Maine in 1789, Martha's diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community, soon landing her at the center of scandal implicating those she loves, and compelling her to decide where her own loyalties lie.

Adults. (See all upcoming sessions.)

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Featured | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

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