This year’s reading list promises to satisfy all book lovers with a variety of writing styles and subjects. Click on the title of the book to go directly to our catalog to order the book!
If you prefer to borrow your books through the library system, you can order online at https://boulderjunction.northernwaters.org/ or you can contact Library Director, Cherie Sanderson. For people with eReaders, be sure to check the WPLC digital library website at dbooks.wplc.info.
January 14, 2026
Three Days in June
by Anne Tyler
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Three Days in June
A Novel
By Anne Tyler
Pulitzer Prize–winning author of
The Accidental Tourist and A Spool of Blue Thread
February 11, 2026
James: Novel
by Percival Everett
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James
By Percival Everett
What people are saying:
“Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them,” says Roddy Doyle.
“Pure brilliance,” says Eimear McBride.
“Incandescent,” says The New York Times.
“Thrilling,” says The Sunday Times.
“Gripping,” says The Observer.
Prizes:
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize
The Sunday Times Bestseller
March 11, 2026
The Oligarch’s Daughter
by Joseph Finder
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The Oligarch’s Daughter
A Novel
By Joseph Finder
“Any new novel by Joseph Finder is a ticket to terrific pleasure, and this one is hands-down his best yet.” —Stephen King
New York Times bestselling author of House on Fire
April 8, 2026
How to Read a Book
by Monica Wood
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National Bestseller
How to Read a Book
“The perfect pick to really light a fire under my book club and eyes. A reminder that problems and books are solvable in the world.” —The New York Book Review
A Novel
By Monica Wood,
author of The One-in-a-Million Boy
May 13, 2026
Isola
by Allegra Goodman
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July 8, 2026
The Lion Women of Tehran
by Marjan Kamali
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The Lion Women of Tehran
A Novel
New York Times Bestseller
By Marjan Kamali,
author of The Stationery Shop
“Heartwarming and life-affirming.”
—Adrienne Brodeur, New York Times bestselling author
What should we read next?
As we look ahead to June, we invite you to start considering what titles you’d love the group to read. Bring your ideas, favorites, and discoveries to share at our upcoming selection meeting.
June 10, 2026
Lunch and Book Selection
for 2026-2027
