Island Morning Book Club: The Henna Artist, by Joan Pettigrew
This book club is led by Joan Pettigrew and meets the third Thursday at 10:15 am. All are welcome and their list of book club picks are available at the front desk. This month they will be discussing “The Henna Artist” by Alka Joshi.
Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own…
Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own…
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Date & Time
Jan 15, 2026 - Jan 15, 2026
Location
Meeting Room, Island Branch Library