For the month of January, the HSL Book Group will discuss Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah.

Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, writes 18 personal essays about his coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid, when the relationship between his white Swiss father and black Xhosa mother was punishable by 5 years in prison.

The HSL Book Group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Language, Literature, and History Section. New members are always welcome. No registration necessary.

Inquiries about the Hawaii State Library Book Group can be directed to hslbookgroup@gmail.com or (808) 586-3499.