The Island House Readers is a traditional book club that meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. at The Elk Rapids District Library to discuss group-selected titles. The club is open to the public and newcomers are always welcome. A limited amount of books are available at the library or you can arrange to order them through the Mel system. Contact the library for more information. 

Dedicated to her parents—from whom she learned a love of language and the importance of following your deepest passions—Dillard's brilliant memoir will resonate with anyone who has ever recalled with longing playing baseball on an endless summer afternoon, caring for a pristine rock collection, or knowing in your heart that a book was written just for you.