Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin
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WHAT WE’RE READING: Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin
WHAT ITS ABOUT:
Go Tell It on the Mountain is a 1953 semi-autobiographical novel by James Baldwin. It tells the story of John Grimes, an intelligent teenager in 1930s Harlem, and his relationship with his family and his church. The novel also reveals the back stories of John's mother, his biological father, and his violent, fanatically religious stepfather, Gabriel Grimes.
In 1998, the Modern Library ranked Go Tell It on the Mountain 39th on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. Time magazine included the novel on its list of the 100 best English-language novels released from 1923 to 2005.
WHERE WE’LL BE
The Chapter One in Santa Ana. Often times we get the room in the back but other times we get the patio. So just ask someone where we are and they’ll help you find us.
WAITLIST CAN JOIN TOO
The meetup app limits ghetto RSVPs to 10 people but the venue has room for more so feel free to show up even if the event is “full”
SUPPORT OUR SPOT! Please be sure to order a drink and support the spot! I recommended the virgin mocktails, the flatbread, and the fries particularly :) Our servers are working extra to keep tabs on our group so be sure to tip too!