Welcome to the final week discussing…..
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
This week, please finish reading the book. Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comment section!
We’ll meet over Zoom to discuss the full book on Thursday, October 23 at 4:30pm EDT.
On Thursday, we’ll also be soliciting ideas for future books so come with suggestions!
Here is how you can obtain a copy of Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez:
Borrow Online
Most libraries in the U.S. allow patrons to borrow e-books or audiobooks through online systems or applications you can download to your smartphone. OverDrive and Hoopla are two of the most popular services. Take My Hand is currently available on OverDrive HERE. If you are in New York State, you can apply for a library card online HERE.
Order a Hard Copy
Contact your local bookstore to see if they are shipping books! We highly encourage you to support the independently owned bookstores in your area.
Or
Visit BookShop.org, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support independent bookstores and give back to the book community.
Or
Read on Your Smartphone, E-Reader or Tablet
Don’t have a Kindle? You can download the Kindle app for free on your smartphone or tablet!
Or
Don’t have a Nook? You can download the Nook app for free on your smartphone or tablet!
Having any issues getting the book? Call (888) 713-3495 for assistance!
Are you new to the book club? Joining is easy! Follow these simple steps:
- Obtain a copy of the current book.
- Read the book club article (updated every Tuesday) to find out the assigned chapters for each week.
- After reading a section of the book, share your thoughts in the comments section of the book club article.
- Finally, at the end of the month, join us on Zoom for our group discussion with fellow readers. (The next Zoom session will take place on Thursday, October 23 at 4:30pm ET. Click here for more details)
Comment below to share your thoughts about this week’s assignment!


