Book Club Kits are circulated to care facilities, senior centers, and book groups, and include copies of the books on cartridge, discussion and activity guides in both large print and Braille, and tactile and other sensory elements. Some kits include large print copies of the book, music, and/or descriptive DVDs. These titles are:
- Circling the Sun by Paula McLain (BCK001)
Contents: 10 copies of the novel on cartridge; 1 large print copy of novel; 1 model horse; 1 model lion; 1 model elephant; 1 model giraffe; 1 model zebra; 1 rooibos tea sachet; 1 coffee sachet; 1 model airplane; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions. Braille book available as BR021189.
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- Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff (BCK002)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 Isis statue; 3 hieroglyphic stencils; 1 patchouli sachet; 1 raised-line art of Cleopatra's name in hieroglyphics; 2 raised-line arts of the hieroglyphic alphabet; 3 raised-line arts of the hieroglyphic words; 1 papyrus sheet; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier (BCK003)
Contents: 10 copies of the novel on cartridge; 1 Civil War music cartridge; 1 Civil War bonnet; 1 Confederate hat; 1 packet of seeds; 1 list of songs; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- Crossing on the Paris by Dana Gynther (BCK004)
Contents: 10 copies of the novel on cartridge; 1 Statue of Liberty model; 1 ocean liner model; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- Deaths on Pleasant Street by Giles Fowler (BCK005)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 gavel; 1 stethoscope; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; binder with instructions.
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- The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson (BCK006)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 copy of the book in large print; 1 music cartridge; 1 ferris wheel raised-line art; 2 World's Fair tickets; 1 list of songs; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (BCK007)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 large print copy of book; 1 ocean potpourri sachet; 2 sea shells; 1 four-page letter; 1 music cartridge; 1 raised-line art map of Guernsey; 1 raised-line art map of Guernsey in relation to Western Europe; 1 list of songs; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and 1 binder with instructions. Braille book available as BR021120.
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- Harry Truman’s Excellent Adventure by Matthew Algeo (BCK008)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 Harry S. Truman raised-art portrait; 1 Truman's route raised-line art; 1 music cartridge; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions. Braille book available as BR018519.
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- Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly (BCK009)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 copy of the book in large print; 1 copy of the Hidden Figures descriptive DVD; 1 Friendship 7 raised-line art; 1 rocket plush; dicussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; binder with instructions. Braille book available as BR021798. Spanish version available as DB085959. Young adult version available as DB086234.
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- The Invention of Wings by Susan Monk Kidd (BCK010)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 large print copy of book; 1 quilt-block sampler; 1 blackbird plush; 1 bonnet; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded by Simon Winchester (BCK011)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 copy of the book in large print; 1 copy Volcano Above the Clouds descriptive DVD; 1 volcano model; 4 lava rocks; 2 plastic beakers; 1 Krakatoa Before Eruption raised-line art; 1 Krakatoa After Eruption raised-line art; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore (BCK012)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 large print copy of novel; 1 plasma ball lamp; 1 AC Current raised-line art; 1 DC Current raised-line art; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman (BCK013)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 copy of the book in large print; 1 copy of The Light Between Oceans descriptive DVD; 1 sachet of ocean potpourri; 2 sea shells; 1 Janus Island and Australia Raised-Line Art; 1 classical music cartridge; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- The Martian by Andy Weir (BCK014)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 copy of the book in large print; 1 copy The Martian descriptive DVD; 1 disco music cartridge; 1 Map of Mars raised-line art; 1 spacesuit raised line art; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions. Braille book avaliable as BR021144. Spanish book avaliable as DB090691.
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- Rebel Queen by Michelle Moran (BCK015)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 copy of the book in large print; 1 Indian music cartridge; 1 sari; 4 gold bangle bracelets; 1 map of India raised-line art; 1 jasmine sachet; 1 horse model; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin (BCK016)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 Hand of the King mounted pin; 1 wolf plush; 1 raven prop; 1 Baratheon raised-line art; 1 stark raised-line art; 1 Lannister raised-line art; 1 Targaryen raised-line art; 1 Essos Map raised-line art; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions. Braille book available as BR021103. Spanish book available as DB080992.
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- Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (BCK017)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 copy of the book in large print; 1 mockingjay pin; 1 deer model; 1 scent sachet; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann (BCK018)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 copy of the book in large print; 1 Indian choker necklace; 1 Model T car model; 1 police badge replica; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (BCK019)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 copy of the book in large print; 1 descriptive DVD copy of the movie; 1 dragon puff print; 1 magnifying glass; 1 train model; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks (BCK020)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 music cartridge; 1 notebook; 1 foam hammer prop; 1 hat; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions. Braille book available as BR015245.
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- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (BCK021)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 copy of the book in large print; 1 music cartridge; 1 scented sachet; 2 toy soldiers; 1 horse-and-carriage model; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions. Braille book available as BR011521.
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- Secretariat by William Nack (BCK022)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 descriptive dvd copy of Secretariat; 1 bouquet of flowers; 1 scent sachet; 1 model horse; cartridge with Belmont Stakes race audio on it; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions.
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- Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (BCK023)
Contents: 10 copies of the book on cartridge; 1 copy of the book in large print; 1 small sheet of rubber; 1 set of bombadier wings; 1 B-24 model; discussion and activity packet in large print; discussion and activity packet in Braille; and binder with instructions. Braille book available as BR021664. Spanish version available as DB080984.
These kits can be ordered by calling 800-392-2614 and requesting them from Wolfner Library staff.