Bobcat Reads: The Frozen River
Bobcat Reads will be discussing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon from January 2, 2026, through March 6, 2026.
The next Bobcat Reads selection is the New York Times bestseller, The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon! Set in Maine, 1789, this gripping historical mystery is inspired by the real diary of midwife Martha Ballard. When a body is found entombed in the frozen Kennebec River, Martha is pulled into a shocking murder investigation. Defying the male-dominated legal system, she must use her secret records to pursue justice—a thrilling, tense, and timely story about an unsung heroine who refused to be silenced.
Join our vibrant online Bobcat community to discuss and dissect our latest selection. With a two-month reading window for each book, you’ll have plenty of time to savor the story and join the conversation. Dive into your summer reading with us!
- Bobcat Reads is for everyone. If you would like to participate but find the cost of the book prohibitive, please email us at alumni@bates.edu.
- An easy and fun way to connect and network with other alumni
- Deepen your knowledge and explore new topics with fellow Bobcats
Did you know?
- We are kicking off our sixth year of the Bobcat Reads alumni book club!
- More than 400 alumni have signed up to participate in the Bobcat Reads alumni book club!
- Alumni participants span 41 different majors.
- Alumni of all ages—Class Years 1948-2024—have signed up.