The Page Turners’ Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month during the ASU Spring Semester. We get together in person at 12:00 noon in the Campus Center Library. Our selections include both fiction and nonfiction, chosen by members. Feel free to bring your lunch and join our discussions.
“I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.” – Emma Thompson.
Upcoming Book Discussions
May 7, 2026: The Frozen River: A Novel by Ariel Lawhon (2023)
[Historical fiction] (Led by Lori Z.)
This historical mystery, set in Maine in 1789, is based on the real-life diary entries of an 18th century midwife who found herself at the center of a murder trial. “The Frozen River” follows Martha Ballard as she investigates the murder of Joshua Burgess, found frozen in the Kennebec River; a case linked to a past sexual assault. Using her detailed diary, Martha navigates societal constraints to uncover the truth, challenging powerful figures and risking her own family’s safety. This gripping story was inspired by Martha Ballard,
an actual midwife who lived in Hallowell, Maine and meticulously documented her life
and work in diaries from 1789 to 1812. (Provided by publisher.)