NF Reads is a nonfiction book club that engages with contemporary thought while exploring how history and past events continue to shape our present. Through insightful and welcoming discussions, we examine the connections between past and present, uncovering ideas that influence the world we live in today. 

Upcoming Meetings: 

• October 30 -- “On the Hippie Trail” by Rick Steves 
• December 10 – “The Ideological Brain” by Leor Zmigrod *Date Updated - Originally 12/18*
• January 29 -- “Empire of AI” by Karen Hao - *Date Updated - Originally 1/26*
• March 19 -- “Nightwalking” by Matthew Beaumont - *Date Updated - Originally 3/16*

March’s NF Read 

Nightwalking: A Nocturnal History of London - Matthew Beaumont

(Published July 22, 2025) 

In Nightwalking: A Nocturnal History of London, Matthew Beaumont invites readers to wander the city after dark, uncovering how London’s nighttime streets have inspired writers, poets, and thinkers across centuries. Moving through fog-lit alleys, lamplit squares, and shadowed neighborhoods, Beaumont weaves together literary voices—from the Romantics to modern urban observers—with social history and cultural insight. This evocative work encourages book clubs to reflect on the relationship between place, creativity, and how the city reveals different stories once night falls.

The above book is available for request through the TLN Network and our eServices platforms. Stop by one of our reference desks for assistance in reserving your copy today.