Welcome to Bookends, a collaboration between Greenfield Public Library and Greenfield Community College. We meet four times a year to read and discuss books that appeal to a wide range of ages from teen to senior citizen. Our goal is to bring readers of different generations and backgrounds together and spark conversations that unite our community.
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Books we’ve read…
A lonely elderly man starts a social experiment by leaving a notebook in a café, sharing his truth and inviting others to do the same. As the notebook passes through different hands, strangers from various backgrounds reveal their deepest secrets and struggles. Their lives intertwine in unexpected ways, forming connections that challenge their fears and help them embrace authenticity. This heartwarming story explores honesty, second chances, and the power of human connection in a disconnected world.
Our latest read...
A punchy, straightforward guide to escaping the “Western diet” and its health pitfalls. Eschewing complex nutritional data, Pollan offers sixty-four simple maxims centered on three core pillars: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” He teaches readers to identify “real food” by avoiding processed items with unpronounceable ingredients or health claims. The book emphasizes quality over quantity and traditional wisdom over clinical science. By focusing on how we eat—socially and moderately—as much as what we eat, Pollan provides a sustainable, common-sense roadmap for navigating the modern supermarket and reclaiming personal health.
