Dr. George Schofield discusses his new book “How Do I Get There from Here when the Old Rules No Longer Apply?” at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bookstore1Sarasota, 12 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-365-7900; sarasotabooks.com
Copperfish Books Poetry Circle invites participants to bring a poem they love or admire (written by someone else) related to a specific topic or theme, which this month is “Hope/Joy.” Bring extra copies to share with others and be prepared to say a few words about the poet and why you chose it. 6 p.m. Monday, Copperfish Books. 103 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-2560; copperfishbooks.com
Mysteries to Die For Book Club, led by Elsie Souza, meets at 11 a.m. Tuesday to discuss Denise Mina’s “Garnethill” at Bookstore1Sarasota, 12 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. Purchase of the book at Bookstore1 is required for participation. 941-365-7900; sarasotabooks.com
Dr. Frank Cassell discusses his new book “Suncoast Empire: Bertha Honore Palmer, Her Family and the Rise of Sarasota, 1910-1982” at noon Tuesday at Fruitville Library, 100 Coburn Road, Sarasota. 941-861-2518.
Copperfish Books Book Club discusses “Orphans of the Carnival,” by Booker Prize nominee Carol Birch at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday. 103 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-2560; copperfishbooks.com
Jacaranda Library Evening Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. The list of chosen books is available at the library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice. 941-861-1260
Elsie Quirk Library Reading Discussion Group meets the third Thursday of each month, led by Pat Burkey and Erin Krasnove. January’s title is “The Yearling” by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. 10:15 a.m. Jan. 18. 100 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. More information: 941-861-1216
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