The Temple Book Club was created in February of 2003 when the “One Book, One Philadelphia” program began. Since then, the Book Club has met once a month to discuss books recommended by the Club members. EVERYONE is invited to come to the discussion: students, staff, faculty, administration, and the community at large. The group meets on the fourth Thursday, during the lunch hour, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Book Club is coordinated and sponsored by the Urban Archives, Paley Library and notices are sent out announcing the books that the club has decided to read. A Temple Book Club listserv has been established and if you wish to be included on the list, please send your information to Margaret Jerrido at mj@temple.edu or call 215-204-6639.

During its January meeting, a list was collected of books to read for the coming months. The club is trying different ways to encourage a larger audience to participate and it is hoped that this will be one way. Please share this list with colleagues, friends, and family.

April 2005: “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Paley Library Lecture Hall, April 28th, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

May 2005: “The Night Inspector” by Frederick Busch
Paley Library Lecture Hall, May 26th, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

June 2005: “Hell at the Breech” by Tom Franklin
Paley Library Lecture Hall, June 23rd, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.