Get Lit

The Long Walk

Join us for a book discussion of The Long Walk by Stephen King

Against his mother’s wishes, sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the Long Walk, an annual grueling match of stamina and wits. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour without ever stopping. The winner is awarded “The Prize”—anything he wants for the rest of his life. This national competition sweeps through a near future dystopian America. And there are harsh rules that Garraty and ninety-nine others must adhere to win:  There is no finish line—the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and you’re given a warning. Three warnings and you’re not just out of the game but executed.

Get Lit is a book discussion group for those adventurous souls who would like to read a little something different. A limited number of books are available at the Information Desk on a first come basis.

Get Lit meets outside the library at Adventurous Brewing in Bettendorf. Please note Adventurous Brewing is a 21 and older location. 

Can't make the meeting? Join us online in our Goodreads group Get Lit - Bettendorf Public Library or drop by our Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bplgetlit/. For more information email jgillette@bettendorf.org.

Get Lit is sponsored by The Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.