MPL Adult Book Club

Menands Public Library Adult Book Club

We meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Books can be picked up at the library, and you can also borrow digital copies through Libby & Hoopla.

A one-time Registration is recommended—please call us at (518) 463-4035 or email Sarah at director@menandslibrary.org to let us know you're coming and if you have any dietary restrictions for snacks - we will always have nut-free and gluten-free options.

We look forward to reading with you! Join us for engaging discussions, and let’s explore these incredible stories together.

You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat

November brings You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat, a compelling and raw exploration of love, identity, and self-doubt. The novel follows a young Palestinian-American woman navigating complex relationships, societal expectations, and her own desires, all while grappling with her bisexuality and the pressure to conform. Arafat’s lyrical prose and insightful storytelling create a poignant narrative about the messy and often painful process of finding oneself in a world that demands so much. You Exist Too Much is a powerful and intimate journey of self-discovery, shedding light on the complexities of desire, cultural identity, and the search for belonging.