About us
"READING the CLASSICS (and more) in New Orleans: books/films that connect us"
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Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! We'll choose a work of classic or great contemporary fiction each month and share the joys of good literature and good company.
A FEW RULES that we have grown over our 15 years of existence: You must be a Member in order to attend. You must RSVP before arriving. Change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming. No drop-ins, no bringing a guest. You must have read the material in order to participate. Know that we occasionally slip the attendees into 2 groups.
As it is considered a distraction, members are not to post Comments. We are strictly an in-person group.
ALSO your group Profile should be uncomplicated and kind toward the Organizer and fellow Members. Use your first name and a bit more to distinguish you from possible namesakes. Upload a simple picture of your face, unless you are concerned about your online privacy. Not pets, etc.
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We typically meet on a Saturday once a month at noon to discuss our MAIN SELECTION -- classic or superior contemporary NOVEL (so rarely anything published within the last 10 years). We try to keep the reading to 300 pages or less, but there are many exceptions.
Depending on the interest and availability of regular Members, we also meet at various locations around town -- public and private -- for the following types of discussions:
SHORT STORIES
NOVELLAS
PLAYS
SPECULATIVE & SCIENCE FICTION
POETRY
"THE SUN" MAGAZINE
MOVIES AND DOCUMENTARIES/INTERVIEWS
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
NON-FICTION
MAGAZINE/JOURNAL ARTICLES
Upcoming events
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12p Sat. Mar. 7: we discuss Toni Morrison 2008 novel "A MERCY", at our CC's
CC's Coffee House, 2800 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, USJoin us Saturday, March 7th, noon to 1:45p at CC's Coffee House on Esplanade Ave. (between North Broad and City Park). We will be in their community room -- to the right, before the bathrooms, as you walk in. Come and leave anytime.
We'll discuss the 2008 novel "A MERCY" by Toni Morrison. About 180 pages.
Set in colonial America in the late 17th century, it is the story of a European farmer, his purchased wife, and his growing household of indentured or enslaved white, Native American, and African characters.
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-- Used copies at bookfinder.com for under $5 after shipping and taxes.
-- Guy's scan below: 43 sheets if you print out on both sides.
First half at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V7Lt1SNd7AixRkl9J9AA5-kEUbI_UQyu/view?usp=sharing
Second half at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DlPZPF9ttAqW-QP3mwjrJflUupyWyNAy/view?usp=sharing
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If you are coming, you must RSVP. No drop-ins. No bringing guests. Do change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming. As for all attendees, it is expected that you have finished the book.
For more info, contact Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail. com .7 attendees
Tuesday 10th: 4p new British film "HEEL" + our discussion @ Canal Place
Prytania Theatres at Canal Place, 333 Canal St 3rd Floor, New Orleans, LA, USJoin us Tuesday, March 10th, for the 4p showing of the 2025 British film "HEEL" (original title: "GOOD BOY"). Directed by Jan Komasa, with Andrea Riseborough. 1 hour 50 minutes. Psychological thriller/drama/horror/mystery. Followed by our discussion. Come and leave anytime.
At the Prytania Theatres at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 3rd floor (NOT Uptown on Prytania Street). Parking available inside the building -- pay $5 at the box office [see photo below for details].
Tickets are $ 6.
https://www.theprytania.com/canalplace
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ABOUT: A 19-year-old criminal, Tommy, is kidnapped and forced into a rehabilitation process by a dysfunctional couple, Chris and Kathryn, who try to make him a "good boy." Tommy must find a way to escape.
TRAILER at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqVKoH-VnCc
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Find us in the lobby or in the designated amphitheater before showtime -- or find us after the film by the eatery.
For more info, contact Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail. com .1 attendee
12p Sat. Apr. 4: we discuss Edith Hamilton 1942 "MYTHOLOGY", @ our CC's
CC's Coffee House, 2800 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, USJoin us Saturday, April 4th, noon to 1:45p at CC's Coffee House on Esplanade Ave. (between North Broad and City Park). We will be in their community room -- to the right, before the bathrooms, as you walk in. Come and leave anytime.
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We'll discuss the 1942 classic retelling "MYTHOLOGY: TIMELESS TALES OF GODS AND HEROES" by Edith Hamilton. Many editions, about 300 pages of text, often with illustrations.
For nearly 80 years, readers have chosen it above all other books to discover the enchanting world of Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology -- from Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom. It is frequently used in high schools and colleges as an introductory text to ancient mythology and belief.
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-- Used copies at bookfinder.com for under $4 after shipping.
-- Free pdf at https://www.bpi.edu/ourpages/auto/2017/9/1/52154697/Mythology.pdf
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If you are coming, you must RSVP. No drop-ins. No bringing guests. Do change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming.
For more info, contact Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail. com .1 attendee
Past events
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