CCC Cares Book Club

The book club was revived by the CCC Cares Wellness Sub-committee from the original Book Club and Lunch started by Rose DeNardo. The Wellness sub-committee shares information and initiates activities that help employees live healthier lives by maintaining lower stress levels, healthy eating habits and mental health awareness.

Current Book

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

Summary: 1932, Minnesota. The Lincoln School is a pitiless place where hundreds of Native American children, forcibly separated from their parents, are sent to be educated. It is also home to an orphan named Odie O’Banion, a lively boy whose exploits earn him the superintendent’s wrath. Forced to flee, he and his brother Albert, their best friend Mose, and a little girl named Emmy steal away in a canoe, heading for the mighty Mississippi and a place to call their own. — adapted from jacket

Join us in discussing This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger.
Date: Friday, April 21, 2023
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Location: Via Zoom.
Register: https://camdencc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdemuqzsvG9P_OPm1Bm_jIDum4MxQ83bH

Find a copy

  • Use your CCC library card and grab a copy through the Camden County Library System.
    There are 6 print copies available, 1 audiobook available via Hoopla, & 1 audiobook on CD. First come, first serve!
  • Check your local library system for copies.
  • For more information please contact, Rose DeNardo at rdenardo@camdencc.edu.

Common questions and answers about the book club.

What is the purpose of the CCC Cares Book Club?

The book club was revived by the CCC Cares Wellness Sub-committee from the original Book Club and Lunch started by Rose DeNardo. The Wellness sub-committee shares information and initiates activities that help employees live healthier lives by maintaining lower stress levels, healthy eating habits and mental-health awareness.

How often does the book club meet?

The book club meets once a month including summer. Selections are revealed 4 weeks in advance via an email from CCC Cares.

Where are the meetings held?

All meetings are held virtually to allow employees from all campuses to participate.

Do I have to be visible on camera?

No, you are not required to use a webcam during meetings. You can participate with audio only.

How long are the meetings?

Meetings are held during lunch hours. During regular business hours the book club meets for one hour on Fridays. During summer hours the book club meets for 30 minutes on Thursdays.

Do I have to participate every month?

No, it is not necessary to participate every month. Not all books speak to everyone. You participate based on your interest the book title and as your schedule allows.

How are books selected?

The book club facilitator chooses the selections. When possible, titles are selected based on events occurring in a particular month (i.e. banned book week, mental health awareness month, and so on).

Do you accept book suggestions?

Absolutely! Readers can send their book club selection suggestions to Rose DeNardo at rdenardo@camdencc.edu.

Do I have to buy the books?

No, you do not need to purchase the books. Each email notification will tell you how many print copies are available via the Camden County Library System. You may also check out your local library. Copies may also be available in other formats. Feel free to read the book in any format you feel comfortable – print, e-book, or audio.