Ocean County Library Online Book Club Discusses “Alice Network”

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) – Ever wanted to join a book club, but couldn’t find the time? Ocean County Library invites free registration An OCL Online Book Club, and participate wherever you are. The next novel in discussion, until May 20, is The Alice network, by Kate Quinn.

Good reading calls The Alice network “an exciting new historical novel.” It focuses on two women in London in 1947 – one embittered spy from World War I, the other a scandalized American socialite – whose meeting changes the trajectories of their lives.

Ocean County Library card holders and non-holders are eligible to participate. Cardholders can download digital versions via Library Freading^®, OverDrive^® and threshing^® services, or reserve print or audio versions.

One Book OCL is a private and moderated online forum in partnership with PBC Guru. Community members discuss the books and the network. Members participate according to their schedules, day and night. Each title is discussed for about two months.

Sign up online for this free program.

Why join?

1. Increase your connection to the Ocean County library community: Our lively book club will expand your connection to new ideas while introducing you to members of your community from all walks of life, generations and regions. The connections and friends you make can help you find your next opportunity or help you reach your goals.

2. Embrace lifelong learning and growth: Be exposed to headlines that you may not usually read. Gain new perspectives through engaging and stimulating online discussions. Increase your access to dynamic learning and personal growth opportunities when it fits your individual schedule.

3. Reading is good for you: Reading can reduce stress, help you sleep better, and improve relationships [1]. Did we mention that it also makes you smarter? Reading increases your verbal intelligence, your reasoning skills, your emotional intelligence, and your creativity. It has even been proven to defend against Alzheimer’s disease [2].

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