When it comes to the joy of reading, I was a late bloomer. For most of my life, my exposure to books was limited to an academic setting. My teachers assigned books that explored the human condition and often made us question how trustworthy those in power really are. We followed a strict reading schedule, had weekly jobs for our group discussions, and powered through book after book. It felt very structured, and for me, it drained all the enjoyment out of reading.
It wasn’t until I discovered online book clubs—where people read books they actually enjoyed and discussed a wide range of topics, no matter how trivial they might seem—that I realized reading could be something different. I could read books outside a specific genre, analyze them in ways that went beyond my teachers' “right way,” or simply pick up a book to disconnect from life’s struggles for a few minutes each day. These book clubs opened my eyes to a whole world of conversations about books I’d previously thought were not very thought-provoking.
That’s why, when I joined the staff here at the Ritzville Library, I was beyond excited to be part of the Liquid Lit book club! Liquid Lit is our adult book club that reads a different book each month, then gathers at Mi Jalisco’s for a delicious dinner to discuss the book and share our thoughts. So far, in 2025, we’ve read and discussed The Author’s Guide to Murder and Onyx Storm. For March, we’re reading We All Live Here, the story of Lila Kennedy, whose life is falling apart—her marriage is over, her daughters are rebellious, her house is crumbling, and her career is sinking. When her estranged father, who’s been absent for 35 years, suddenly reappears, it’s the last thing she needs. But even the most unlikely family connections can teach unexpected lessons about love and belonging.
Liquid Lit offers a relaxed setting to talk about the great books we read with other bibliophiles. However, we understand that not everyone has the time or ability to join us for an in-person discussion. With our program's rebranding, we’ve created an online discussion forum through the Fable app that patrons can access by scanning the QR code on any of our program flyers! This way, even if you can’t join us physically, you can still share your thoughts on the monthly read.
As someone who doesn’t live in Ritzville, this program has given me a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and potential patrons. So, thank you for giving us the chance to share this program with all of you.
March Programs at the Ritzville Library
Preschool Storyhour with Ms. Megan: Every Monday at 10:00 AM
D&D Club: For all ages, on the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays of the month at 12:00 PM
Lego Club: March 19th at 4:00 PM
Board Meeting: March 20th at 5:00 PM
Movie Matinee: Join us for Encanto on March 26th at 4:00 PM
High School Mystery Night: March 27th at 4:00 PM
Liquid Lit Book Club: March 27th at Mi Jalisco at 6:30 PM to discuss We All Live Here
Homeschool Hangout: March 28th at 11:00 AM, focusing on poetry
We hope you can join us for these fun and engaging activities throughout the month!
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