About us
Don't get us wrong: who doesn't love a good beach read? But you don't need nearly as much motivation for that as you do to finish (or start) something like James Joyce's Ulysses. That's the point of this group--to give you accountability, and company, to tackle more challenging literature.
We’re here for novels, nonfiction, and essays that spark deep thought and great conversation--in a chill and unpretentious way (despite how pretentious our title might sound!)
We’ll focus on prize-winners, longlisted titles, modern and classic literature, translated works, and books that critics and serious readers can’t stop talking about. Meetings will be relaxed but substantive: expect thoughtful discussion, differing opinions, and space to disagree respectfully.
Whether you’re trying to read more “serious” books, finally get to those intimidating titles on your shelf, or just meet other readers who enjoy a challenge, you’re welcome here.
Featured event
"The Night Watchman" (Atlanta)
(Atlanta only, not Chicago!)
For Native American Heritage Month, we're reading The Night Watchman, which won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
- Genre: Historical Fiction/Literary Fiction
- Author: Louise Erdrich
- Pages: ~450
- Year of publication: 2020
It's set in 1953 in rural North Dakota and Drawn from the life of Erdrich's own grandfather. Thomas Wazhashk, a night watchman at a jewel-bearing plant and a leader in the Turtle Mountain Chippewa community, fights a congressional bill that would end federal recognition of his tribe. Meanwhile, Patrice "Pixie" Paranteau, who works at the same plant, sets out for Minneapolis to find her missing sister.
This will be a dinner potluck and BYOB. Please bring a dish, snack, or beverage to share, and sign up for that on this Google sheet. All communications will be sent via Partiful text blast, so please register at the Partiful event page.
For a free PDF of the book, message the host, Vaidehi.
Upcoming events
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"The Night Watchman" (Atlanta)
Treeline Ansley, 1925 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, USA, Atlanta, GA, US(Atlanta only, not Chicago!)
For Native American Heritage Month, we're reading The Night Watchman, which won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.- Genre: Historical Fiction/Literary Fiction
- Author: Louise Erdrich
- Pages: ~450
- Year of publication: 2020
It's set in 1953 in rural North Dakota and Drawn from the life of Erdrich's own grandfather. Thomas Wazhashk, a night watchman at a jewel-bearing plant and a leader in the Turtle Mountain Chippewa community, fights a congressional bill that would end federal recognition of his tribe. Meanwhile, Patrice "Pixie" Paranteau, who works at the same plant, sets out for Minneapolis to find her missing sister.
This will be a dinner potluck and BYOB. Please bring a dish, snack, or beverage to share, and sign up for that on this Google sheet. All communications will be sent via Partiful text blast, so please register at the Partiful event page.
For a free PDF of the book, message the host, Vaidehi.
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