Transylvania County Library

World Affairs Book Club
2028-11-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Connestee Conference Room, Transylvania County Library, 212 S Gaston St, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Curious about the complex currents shaping our world? Yearning to engage in meaningful discussions about global issues? Join the World Affairs Book Club, where passionate readers and engaged citizens delve into thought-provoking books that illuminate international politics, economics, and culture. Dive into the latest bestseller on climate change, dissect a historical analysis of a global conflict, or explore the social fabric of a distant land – all through the lens of engaging literature. Vibrant group discussions foster understanding, challenge perspectives, and spark lively debate. Open to all, regardless of background or expertise, the World Affairs Book Club is a welcoming space to learn, connect, and become more informed global citizens.
Books to be discussed can be placed on hold through the North Carolina Cardinal system and will be delivered to the Transylvania County Library for you to check out. The group meets from 10:00 am to 11:30 on the third Thursday of most months in the Connestee Conference Room on the second floor of the Library (except when the Library is closed).
So, pick up a book, grab a coffee, and start a journey to explore the world, one chapter at a time! Contact Hale Durant to confirm titles as discussion titles can change based on book availability. Upcoming books for discussion (updated 1/13/26):
January Atul Gawande Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
February Siddharth Kara Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives
March Yanis Varoufakis Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism
April Scott Anderson King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic
Miscalculation
May Michael McFaul Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder
June Stacy Schiff The Revolutionary: Sam Adams
July Chen Quifan and Kai-Fu Lee AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future
If you need help placing a hold for the books, feel free to contact any library staff member.
For any additional information or questions, email Hale Durant or call 828-884-3151 x 1805
