Bagels & Books: "The Personal Librarian"
Sat, May 23
|Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar
Join us for the first gathering of Bagels & Books, Good Judys’ new book club, as we read "The Personal Librarian", a fascinating historical novel full of art, ambition, secrets, identity, and one unforgettable woman’s place in history.
Time & Location
May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar, 2740 S Philo Rd Suite D, Urbana, IL 61802, USA
About the event
Join us for the very first meeting of Bagels & Books, a new Good Judys book club for readers, coffee lovers, and curious minds.
For our first selection, we’ll be reading The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. This historical novel tells the story of Belle da Costa Greene, the brilliant woman who became the personal librarian to J.P. Morgan and helped build one of the most prestigious private libraries in the world — all while guarding a deeply personal secret about her identity.
Come ready to sip, snack, and discuss the book’s themes of ambition, race, passing, privilege, art, power, and the complicated choices people make to create a life for themselves. Whether you’re a devoted reader or just looking for a cozy community gathering, you’re welcome to join us.
Bagels and beverages will be available for purchase during the event.
Members of the new "Bagels…