Calendar Meeting List

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 2025-2026

TThe Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane - presented by NBPL Foundation

November 12, 2025

Fiona McFarlane’s novel, The Sun Walks Down, explores the story of six-year-old Denny Wallace, who goes missing in colonial Australia during a dust storm in September 1883. The small town of Fairly unites in a search for him, revealing the complex relationships among its residents—newlyweds, farmers, Indigenous trackers, and others—while also reflecting on their connection to the landscape. The narrative is infused with diverse voices, capturing the emotional depth of the community amid their fears and hopes. The novel is rich with themes of love, art, and the divine, presenting a vivid and meaningful vision of the time.

 Meeting Details:

• Friends Room, Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA
• 2nd Wednesday of the month / September to May
• 9:30am - 11:00am / doors open at 9:15am
• FREE (a suggested donation of $10.00 is always appreciated)
• No Reservations required
• Come whether you’ve read the book or not as The Group is kind, curious, and engaging!  

The Book Discussion Group members select, read, and discuss 9-10 books per year. This active and dynamic Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9:30am - 11:00am in the Friends Room at the Central Library. All are welcome whether you’ve read the book or not and the program is FREE. Refreshments are provided and the books are available through the Newport Beach Public Library.

For detailed 2025-2026 Book Discussion Group reading list: https://nbplf.foundation/programs/book-discussion-group/