Carpinteria Book Club

Join the Carpinteria Library Book Club this month as we dive into Ariel Lawhon’s gripping historical mystery, The Frozen River ! Set in the bitter Maine winter of 1789, this bestselling novel follows Martha Ballard—a formidable real-life midwife, healer, and investigator—as she uses her sharp wit and meticulous diary to uncover the truth behind a body found trapped in the Kennebec River ice. It is a powerful, atmospheric tale of justice, women’s autonomy, and small-town secrets that is sure to spark a lively conversation. Whether you read every page or just want to connect with fellow local r…