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Book cover for Challenger by Adam Higginbotham

Adult Book Club: Nonfiction

Challenger by Adam Higginbotham

2026-09-08 10:00:00 2026-09-08 11:30:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club: Nonfiction Enjoy a cup of tea and discuss this month's selection. Ashburn Library - Magazine Area

Tuesday, September 08
10:00am - 11:30am

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Enjoy a cup of tea and discuss this month's selection.

Discuss Challenger: A True Story of Disaster and Heroism on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham.

A blend of human drama and intriguing science, Challenger marks a pivotal moment in history and reveals an even more complex and remarkable story than we recall.

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors |

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