March 13 The Friend by Sigrid Nunez is a postmodern novel reflecting on grief and loss.

April 10 The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead is based on the historic Dozier School, a reform school in Florida that operated for 111 years and was revealed as highly abusive.

May 8 Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell a family drama telling the background between Will Shakespeare and his wife.

June 12 Deacon King Kong by James McBride is a story of a Brooklyn neighborhood filled with beguiling and booze-filled characters that shows just how vital communities can be.