October - The Picture of Dorian Gray

This month we will read the gothic fiction novel:
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde, and then get together to discuss, whilst enjoying dinner together.
There are some abridged versions out there, make sure to read the full/unabridged version.

Note as an added bonus we will also have the chance to watch the movie together and compare with the book later in the month: look out for separate meetup.

Event Fee: $3 per person at each event. This helps offset the meetup fees charged to me as the organizer, now nearly $400 a year.

A reminder about RSVP'ing: Please be considerate to others and don't hold a spot if you are not sure about attending, as changing to a no last minute does not allow people on the waiting list enough time to read the book. I will give priority to regular members with a good attendance record.

*** "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde:
288 pages (Amazon Rating 4.3)

An astounding novel of decadence, debauchery, and secrecy from one of Ireland's greatest writers. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read

Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain to sell his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. Under the influence of Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, where he is able to indulge his desires while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only Dorian's picture bears the traces of his decadence.
A knowing account of a secret life and an analysis of the darker side of late Victorian society. The Picture of Dorian Gray offers a disturbing portrait of an individual coming face to face with the reality of his soul. Shocking in its suggestion of unspeakable sin, this novel was later used as evidence against Wilde when he was tried for indecency in 1895.