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Book cover to A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne

Adult Book Club

A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne
2026-04-22 19:00:00 2026-04-22 20:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club A monthly book discussion. Gum Spring Library - Meeting Room C

Wednesday, April 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-22 19:00:00 2026-04-22 20:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club A monthly book discussion. Gum Spring Library - Meeting Room C

Gum Spring Library

Meeting Room C

A monthly book discussion.

Discuss A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne. 

A psychological thriller that follows the ambitious Maurice Swift, who manipulates others to achieve literary fame, ultimately exploring the dark side of ambition and the cost of success.

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AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors |

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