For December, we will discuss Paul Theroux’s immersive tale of an eastbound loop from London to Tokyo Center and back on the Trans-Siberian railroad, The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia (call number 915.0443 Th). It brims with Theroux’s signature humor and wry observations.

The Book Smart Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the Language, Literature and History Section of the Hawaii State Library. New members are always welcome. No registration necessary. Inquiries about the Book Club can be directed to booksmartbookclub@gmail.com or 808-586-3499.