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Resolute Readers Book Club

Discuss 'The Kindest Lie'

2026-09-16 16:00:00 2026-09-16 17:00:00 America/Chicago Resolute Readers Book Club Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Nancy Johnson's 'The Kindest Lie.' Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, September 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Nancy Johnson's 'The Kindest Lie.'

Join us to discuss this month's selection, The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson. 

Every family has its secrets...

The Kindest Lie examines the heartbreaking divide between black and white communities and plumbs the emotional depths of the struggles faced by ordinary Americans in the wake of the financial crisis. Capturing the profound racial injustices and class inequalities roiling society, Nancy Johnson’s debut novel offers an unflinching view of motherhood in contemporary America and the never-ending quest to achieve the American Dream.

All are welcome, including those who haven't read the book. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at fertile@larl.org.

Find the book in our catalog.
Borrow the Book Club Kit if you'd like to read this with your book club.
No copies available? Need a different format? Check out a copy from MNLink (add "need extra copy for book club" to patron notes)

Preview the discussion questions

Fertile Public Library

Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson

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About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

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