Know thy Shelf Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on May 23, 2026 @ 9:00am.
  • A library card is required to register for this event.

Event Details

Join our Reference Librarian, Ocaria DiMango, to discuss the best selling novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, that is turning into a Netflix movie. To borrow a copy of our next pick, please call the Reference Desk to reserve the book. For CPL cardholders only.

Book Synopsis:

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is a heartwarming novel focusing on Tova Sullivan, a 70-year-old widow working nights at a local aquarium to manage her grief over her son’s 30-year-old disappearance. She forms an unlikely bond with Marcellus, a highly intelligent giant Pacific octopus who discovers the truth about her son's fate.