Novel Lunch

                          Meet us at Barr Memorial Library for Novel Lunch Book Club!

Jacquelyn Mitchard’s The Birdwatcher is a character‑driven crime drama centered on lifelong friendship, buried secrets, and the pursuit of truth. When Felicity Wild—a brilliant graduate student who has become a high‑priced escort—is convicted of a shocking double murder, she insists, “I may not be innocent, but I’m innocent of this.” Her childhood best friend, Reenie (Irene) Bigelow, refuses to believe Felicity capable of such violence.

Despite a jury sentencing Felicity to life in prison, Reenie, now a journalist, is determined to uncover what really happened. Using her deep knowledge of Felicity’s past and her own investigative instincts, she begins digging into the case, confronting a tangle of money, power, sex, and betrayal. The story unfolds as a slow‑burn mystery that explores the complexities of loyalty, the weight of shared history, and the lengths we go to protect the people we love.