East Boston Book Club: The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

The East Boston Book Club discusses Raymond Chandler’s 1939 crime novel *The Big Sleep*, featuring Philip Marlowe, the quintessential urban private detective. The story begins when a dying millionaire hires Marlowe to deal with the blackmailer targeting one of his two troubled daughters. The case soon expands into a dangerous web involving kidnapping, pornography, seduction, murder, and other complications.

Copies of the book will be available at the library’s front desk, and the title can also be borrowed as an ebook or audiobook through Libby.

When: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Showtimes: 6:00pm–7:00pm

Venue: East Boston

Address: 365 Bremen St, East Boston, MA 02128

Tickets: Price not available

Ages: All adults

Language: English

Event type: Book group discussion

Reading material: *The Big Sleep* by Raymond Chandler

Accessibility and logistics: The location is open from 12:00pm–8:00pm on the day of the event.

Contact: Margaret Kelly at mkelly@bpl.org or +1-617-569-0271

Note: Boston Public Library programming is funded through private support.