What we’re about
Adventures in reading for those who enjoy sharing the experience. Read and discuss books you might not have found or enjoyed as much on your own in a friendly, informal roundtable discussion format.
We read a variety of genres -everything from Classical ancient texts to Medieval literature to modern novels written by European, American, Russian, Israeli, Asian and African authors.
If you love to read and like intellectual challenge, you will enjoy being a part of our community and participating in our lively discussions.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Boris Godunov by Alexander PushkinLink visible for attendees
This drama explores power, ambition, and moral dilemmas and their impact on both the leader and his people during the turbulent reign of Boris Godunov in the 16th century.
Alexander Pushkin, often hailed as the father of Russian literature, captures the essence of the human condition amid the backdrop of a politically charged landscape. The themes examined in this timeless work remain relevant today.
Available at bookstores and public libraries:
Two suggested translations:
Boris Godunov, Little Tragedies, and Others: The Complete Plays by Alexander Pushkin (translators Larissa Volokhonsky and Richard Pevear)
Boris Godunov and Other Dramatic Works by Alexander Pushkin (translator James E Falen)Aso available free online (unknown translator):
Boris Godunov Gutenberg Press: - The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto UrreaLink visible for attendees
Luis Urrea’s beautifully written account of a group of men attempting to cross the Mexican border into the desert of southern Arizona became a national bestseller, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, a book of the year, and a work proclaimed as a modern American classic.
Their odyssey traverses one of the deadliest regions in the world, called the "Devil's Highway". This far less visible aspect of US southern border immigration comes alive in this haunting tale.
The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea is available in all formats at public libraries and bookstores. (235 pp)
