What we’re about
A friendly nonfiction book club where we explore ideas, events, and people that impacted society & culture. This group was started to build real community through engaging books and intellectually stimulating conversation.
2026 Reading List:
(Books will be selected from this list for discussion; not every title will necessarily be covered)
1. The Free World: Art and Thought in The Cold War by Louis Menand
2.The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas in America by Louis Menand
3. In the Name of Identity: Violence and the Need to Belong by Amin Maalouf
4. Abundance by Ezra Kelin & Derek Thompson
5. We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution by Jill Lepore
6. The Way We Never Were: American Families and the Nostalgia Trap by Stephanie Coontz
What to expect:
- Books are read in sections, followed by guided questions and open discussion.
- Meetings last 1-1.5 hours, primarily in person, with occasional virtual options for convenience.
- A focus on supporting local businesses and enjoying local spaces
- A welcoming space: each meeting includes an overview of key themes and ideas, so you’re encouraged to join even if you haven’t completed the reading. The more perspectives, the better
Explore ideas. Share insights. Think together.
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