Book Discussion: Black Cake

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Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults
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Dive into a delicious and layered story with the library's upcoming book discussion of Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. This captivating debut novel has been a New York Times bestseller and a "Read with Jenna" book club pick, celebrated for its rich, multi-generational family saga. Join us in discussion ofIn present-day California, Eleanor Bennett’s death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The heartbreaking tale Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child challenge everything the siblings thought they knew about their lineage and themselves. Book will be ready for pick-up at our Main Building October 23rd.