Booked for Lunch Book Discussion In-Person
Join us as we discuss, The Widows by Jess Montgomery. Kinship, Ohio, 1924: When Lily Ross learns that her husband, Daniel Ross, the town's widely respected sheriff, is killed while transporting a prisoner, she is devastated and vows to avenge his death. Hours after his funeral, a stranger appears at her door. Marvena Whitcomb, a coal miner's widow, is unaware that Daniel has died, and begs to speak with him about her missing daughter. From miles away but worlds apart, Lily and Marvena's lives collide as they realize that Daniel was not the man that either of them believed him to be, and that his murder is far more complex than either of them could have imagined. Inspired by the true story of Ohio's first female sheriff, this is a powerful debut about two women's search for justice as they take on the corruption at the heart of their community
Copies of the book will be distributed at the April meeting and, afterward, are available by visiting the front desk at either Centerville or Woodbourne Library. No registration is necessary, but participants are encouraged to read the book prior to attending the discussion.
This program is presented as part of America 250-Ohio in collaboration with our Centerville and Washington Township community partners.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Time:
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Woodbourne Community Room - West Half
- Building:
- Woodbourne Library
- Audience:
- Adults Seniors
- Categories:
- Stats: Ages (Adults) Adults America 250-Ohio Book Discussions General Outreach
