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
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•OnlineThe Painted Bird by Jerzy Kosiński
OnlineThe story of a young, abandoned boy's struggle to survive as he wanders alone through Poland during WW II established Jerzy Kosinski as a major literary figure. It is also a tale of human nature and the devastating impact of war on the human psyche.
"One of the best . . . Written with deep sincerity and sensitivity." —Elie Wiesel, The New York Times Book Review
"Of all the remarkable fiction that emerged from WW II, nothing stands higher than Jerzy Kosinski's The Painted Bird. A magnificent work of art, and a celebration of the individual will. No one who reads it will forget it; no one who reads it will be unmoved by it....." Miami Herald
"Extraordinary . . . Literally staggering . . . One of the most powerful books I have ever read." Harper's Magazine
The Painted Bird by Jerzy Kosiński is available in all formats at public libraries and bookstores. (234 pages)7 attendees
•OnlineCall It Sleep by Henry Roth
OnlineIn this beautifully written and profound tale. Roth displays a remarkable command of the language, bringing to life the experience of a Jewish immigrant child growing up in the early 20th century.
Orignally published in 1934, the novel fell into obscurity during the Depression but was "rediscovered" through the efforts of several powerful critics who considered it a lost masterpiece. Thirty years after it was first published, the paperback reissue in 1964 went on to be a best seller.
Call It Sleep by Henry Roth is available in all formats at public libraries and bookstores. (411 pp)2 attendees
Past events
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