Evening Book Group: The Names

This month we will discuss The Names by Florence Knapp. Summary: In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son's birth. Her husband, Gordon, a local doctor, respected in the community but a terrifying and controlling presence at home, intends for her to name the infant after him. But when the registrar asks what she'd like to call the child, Cora hesitates... Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of Cora's and her young son's lives, shaped by her choice of name. In richly layered prose, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing. For detailed updates on book club information, subscribe to our Book Club email Newsletter! The Evening Book Club meets on the second Wednesday evening of each month and reads a variety of new and classic fiction. The group is now open, for new members, to Hooksett Cardholders due to size limitations. Thank you for your understanding. Please contact us by phone 603-485-6092, email hplbooks@hooksettlibrary.org , or through our Live Chat Service, for additional information.