2024
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March 20, 2024
2024
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Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
Facilitator: Chrys Cardaris-Piliotis
An Oscar front runner and starring Golden Globe Winner Lily Gladstone.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A twisting, haunting true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history, from the author of The Wager and The Lost City of Z, “one of the preeminent adventure and true-crime writers working today."—New York Magazine
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • NOW A MARTIN SCORSESE PICTURE
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512 pages
9hrs, 4min
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May 15, 2024
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Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
Facilitator: Mae Jean Go
From “one of those special writers capable of delivering both poetry and plot” (The New York Times Book Review) an immersive historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China—perfect for fans of Lisa See’s classics Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane.
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357 pages
13hrs, 15 min
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july 17, 2024
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Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
Facilitator: Jennifer Kilian
“Plague stories remind us that we cannot manage without community . . . Year of Wonders is a testament to that very notion.” – The Washington Post
An unforgettable tale, set in 17th century England, of a village that quarantines itself to arrest the spread of the plague, from the author The Secret Chord and of March, winner of the Pulitzer Prize
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352 pages
10hrs, 6 min
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september 18, 2024
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Body in the Library by Agatha Christie
Facilitator: Ann Skudlark
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The iconic Miss Marple must investigate the case of a girl found dead in Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, The Body in the Library.
It’s seven in the morning. The Bantrys wake to find the body of a young woman in their library. She is wearing an evening dress and heavy makeup, which is now smeared across her cheeks. But who is she? How did she get there? And what is the connection with another dead girl, whose charred remains are later discovered in an abandoned quarry? The respectable Bantrys invite Miss Marple into their home to investigate. Amid rumors of scandal, she baits a clever trap to catch a ruthless killer.
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224 pages
5 hrs, 21 min
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november 20, 2024
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Multipliers by Liz Wiseman
Facilitator: Elaine Dizon
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In analyzing data from more than 150 leaders, Wiseman has identified five disciplines that distinguish Multipliers from Diminishers. These five disciplines are not based on innate talent; indeed, they are skills and practices that everyone can learn to use - even lifelong and recalcitrant Diminishers. Lively real-world case studies and practical tips and techniques bring to life each of these principles, showing you how to become a Multiplier, too, whether you are a new or an experienced manager. This revered classic has been updated with new examples of Multipliers as well as two new chapters - one on accidental Diminishers and one on how to deal with Diminishers.
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455 pages
11 hrs, 24 min
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The WOA Bay Area Book Club is going on its 9th year and we believe book lovers can network around works of fiction and non-fiction as an employee development strategy. This forum offers a respite from our day to day tasks and allows us to exchange ideas, share updates around the business, and leave each meeting energized with fresh ideas around work and life.
We meet up every 4 to 6 weeks to offer readers time for each title.
Check out our selection list and if a title interests you, join us for an enriching discussion.
Where we meet:
5001 Executive Parkway San Ramon, CA Roundhouse Cafeteria
Every 4-6 weeks on a Wednesday at 3P-430P
What we’ve read over the years...
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