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Read in Peace Book Club at Historic Oakwood
A club for the living to discuss the dead
Oakwood Read in Peace book club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Join us at 10am in the cemetery office to discuss our most recent book, bring your coffee and a curious mind.
This group is free and open to all. Didn’t read the book? No worries, stop by and enjoy the conversation.
Have a book suggestion?
We are currently working on our 2023 book list and would love to hear your recommendations. We are particularly interested in your favorite books related to local history, the death industry, cemeteries and monumental art.
Please email Program Coordinator Brianna McCormick with any suggestions, question or concerns.
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Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead
Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, US## Read in Peace Book Club at Historic Oakwood
A club for the living to discuss the dead
Oakwood Read in Peace book club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Join us at 10am in the House of Memory to discuss our most recent book, bring your coffee and a curious mind.
This group is free and open to all. Didn’t read the book? No worries, stop by and enjoy the conversation.
Event signs will be posted to direct attendees, make sure you arrive via our Oakwood Ave entrance.Fall 2025
September- It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over, Anne De Marcken
October – Six Feet Over: Science Tackles the Afterlife (previously published as “Spook”), Mary Roach
November – The Measure, Nikki Erlick
December – The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade, Thomas LynchHave a book suggestion?
We are currently working on our book list for the next quarter and would love to hear your recommendations. We are particularly interested in your favorite books related to local history, the death industry, cemeteries, and monumental art.
Please email Program Coordinator Brianna McCormick with any suggestions, questions, or concerns. Bri@historicoakwood.com8 attendees
Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead
Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, US## Read in Peace Book Club at Historic Oakwood
A club for the living to discuss the dead
Oakwood Read in Peace book club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Join us at 10am in the House of Memory to discuss our most recent book, bring your coffee and a curious mind.
This group is free and open to all. Didn’t read the book? No worries, stop by and enjoy the conversation.
Event signs will be posted to direct attendees, make sure you arrive via our Oakwood Ave entrance.Fall 2025
September- It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over, Anne De Marcken
October – Six Feet Over: Science Tackles the Afterlife (previously published as “Spook”), Mary Roach
November – The Measure, Nikki Erlick
December – The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade, Thomas LynchHave a book suggestion?
We are currently working on our book list for the next quarter and would love to hear your recommendations. We are particularly interested in your favorite books related to local history, the death industry, cemeteries, and monumental art.
Please email Program Coordinator Brianna McCormick with any suggestions, questions, or concerns. Bri@historicoakwood.com6 attendees
Read in Peace Book Club: A club for the living to discuss the dead
Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, US## Read in Peace Book Club at Historic Oakwood
A club for the living to discuss the dead
Oakwood Read in Peace book club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Join us at 10am in the House of Memory to discuss our most recent book, bring your coffee and a curious mind.
This group is free and open to all. Didn’t read the book? No worries, stop by and enjoy the conversation.
Event signs will be posted to direct attendees, make sure you arrive via our Oakwood Ave entrance.Fall 2025
September- It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over, Anne De Marcken
October – Six Feet Over: Science Tackles the Afterlife (previously published as “Spook”), Mary Roach
November – The Measure, Nikki Erlick
December – The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade, Thomas LynchHave a book suggestion?
We are currently working on our book list for the next quarter and would love to hear your recommendations. We are particularly interested in your favorite books related to local history, the death industry, cemeteries, and monumental art.
Please email Program Coordinator Brianna McCormick with any suggestions, questions, or concerns. Bri@historicoakwood.com4 attendees
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