If “The Boys in the Boat” is on your TBR (To Be Read) List in anticipation of the upcoming movie release, now is a great time to pick up a copy of the book.
Free paperback copies are available at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., while supplies last.
There are also copies available for checkout, including print and large print books, audiobooks on CD, eBooks, and eAudiobooks.
The library will be hosting book discussions about “The Boys in the Boat” at Locally Known Cowork, 112 W. Washington St., from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11. A virtual discussion will be held from 11 a.m.-noon on Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 14; everyone is welcome to attend, whether you just read the book or read it five years ago. Find the Zoom link at nols.org/boys-boat.
If you can’t make it to either of the discussions, but enjoy talking about books and meeting other readers, consider attending another book discussion offered through the library. The Second Saturday Book Discussion Group meets at the Sequim Library from 3-4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. On Dec. 9, the group will discuss “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate.
NOLS also offers a monthly book discussion on Zoom. Pick up a brochure at the Sequim Library or visit nols.org/book-groups for details about the 2024 book selections.
Suggested reading
If you’re looking for another book like “The Boys in the Boat,” here are a few you might enjoy, all available for checkout in multiple formats:
“The Three-Year Swim Club: The Untold Story of Maui’s Sugar Ditch Kids and their Quest for Olympic Glory” by Julie Checkoway
“In 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the current of their circumstance. The goal? To become Olympians.” — From the publisher
“Foxcatcher: The True Story of My Brother’s Murder, John du Pont’s Madness, and the Quest for Olympic Gold” by Mark Schultz
“This New York Times bestseller and riveting true story—the subject of a high-profile film—features Olympic wrestling gold medalist brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty.” — From the publisher
“Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II” by Daniel James Brown
“From the New York Times bestselling author of ‘The Boys in the Boat,’ this gripping World War II saga of patriotism and resistance focuses on four Japanese American men and their families, and the contributions and sacrifices that they made for the sake of the nation.” — From the publisher
Find these books and more at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., where friendly staff are always happy to help you find your next book to read.
For more information, visit nols.org or call 360-683-1161.
Emily Sly is the Sequim Library branch manager.
