Name: Discussion: The Matrix
Start: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Merriam Plaza Library

We'll discuss *Gulliver's Travels* by Jonathan Swift (#55 on our list). Barnes & Noble said, this is "considered the greatest satire ever written in English...Beneath the surface of this enchanting fantasy lurks a devastating critique of human malevolence, stupidity, greed, vanity, and short-sightedness. A brilliant combination of adventure, humor, and philosophy, *Gulliver’s Travels* is one of literature’s most durable masterpieces."

Please note that this is not at our usual location.

You can see the full list from which we select our books [here](http://writbywhit.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-top-100-works-of-fiction.html).

Classic Novels Book Club

Dave Whitaker

Natalie

Cindy Basaure

Michelle Wiley Mirakian

Tori

Becky

Mark

Cynthia

Daniel Bowman

Lori

Susan Berardi

Elysia Gooding

Matt

Classic Novels: Gulliver's Travels

Johnson County Central Resource Library

Join us in discussing Amy Winehouse's *Back to Black*. It ranks #4 in the book *The Top 100 Albums of the 21st Century* ([see the list here](https://davesmusicdatabase.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-100-albums-of-21st-century.html)). This 2006 album was one of only two albums she released before her tragic death at the age of 27. An Amazon review called her "a cross between Billie Holiday and Lauryn Hill" and *The New York Daily News* said the album "would do Etta James proud." Read more about the album [here](https://davesmusicdatabase.blogspot.com/2006/10/amy-winehouses-back-to-black-released.html).

Note: we are at a different library than usual for this one.

You can see what albums we've already discussed and what albums are still up for discussion by checking out [this page here](https://davesmusicdatabase.blogspot.com/p/album-club.html).

Classic Albums Club

Joel Walk

Nick

Mike Rice

Barrett McLain

David Huston

Cj Stremick

stephanie

chris

Gina

Amy Winehouse - Back to Black

Central Resource Library

Kansas City Barbeque Club

BYOB (Bring Your Own Barbeque)

Join us to discuss *The Matrix*. This sci-fi/action film from 1999 was celebrated for its revolutionary special effects. The story follows Neo (Keanu Reeves) as he tries to save humanity from a computer simulation. It ranks #84 on our list. Read more about it [here](https://davesmoviedatabase.blogspot.com/1999/03/the-matrix-revolutionary-special.html).

We will spend a few moments making our selections for December, January, and February. To see the list of top 100 movies from which we make our selections, [click here](https://davesmoviedatabase.blogspot.com/2019/09/film-fanatics-classic-movie-club-top.html).

Film Fanatics Classic Movie Club

Janis Johnson

Paul A.

Discussion: The Matrix

Merriam Plaza Library

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