Spring Book Selection: Caleb’s Crossing (2012)
by Geraldine Brooks
Friday, April 24, 2026
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Private Home in Scarsdale

Please RSVP to let us know you will be participating and to be notified of the address.

The book follows the life of Bethia Mayfield, a Puritan minister’s daughter in 17th-century Massachusetts, and her secret relationship with Caleb, the young son of a Wampanoag chieftain. When Caleb becomes one of the first Native students at Harvard College, Bethia struggles to find her own path at a time ruled by superstition, ignorance, and rigidity. Inspired by a true story, the novel examines themes of faith, sacrifice, and identity. As we approach our country’s 250th birthday, join us on a journey back to colonial times on Martha’s Vineyard, exploring life there in the years before our nation’s founding.

Bronx River Books in Scarsdale Village is offering a 10% discount on the purchase of the book when you mention you are participating in the League of Women Voters of Scarsdale Book Club.