Book to Film Club (The Queen's Gambit)
This month we'll be watching the miniseries The Queen's Gambit (TV-MA, 7 episodes, 395 minutes total) on our own through Netflix and having a discussion about the book and miniseries over Zoom. The miniseries is based on the novel of the same name by Walter Tevis. The e-book and audiobook are always available on Libby, and the book and book on CD are also available to check out from the library. If you would like to participate, please sign up for the event and you will be sent the Zoom meeting details. *If you would like to watch the miniseries but don't have access to Netflix, please contact Dan Compton.
Synopsis: Set during the Cold War era, orphaned chess prodigy Beth Harmon struggles with addiction in a quest to become the greatest chess player in the world.
Upcoming Meetings:
Concrete Cowboy - Thursday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)
Worth - Thursday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)
The Wonder - Thursday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)
Devotion - Thursday, November 9 at 6:00 p.m.
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry - December 14 at 6:00 p.m.