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 young lawyer dedicates his career to defending marginalized people wrongly convicted or harshly sentenced within the flawed criminal justice system. He takes on the case of a Black man on death row for a crime he didn’t commit, exposing deep injustices of racial bias, wrongful convictions, and excessive punishment. Through perseverance and compassion, he fights for justice and systemic change, highlighting the power of mercy, redemption, and the urgent need for reform in the legal system.
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.
