What we’re about
"READING the CLASSICS (and more) in New Orleans: books/films that connect us"
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Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! We'll choose a work of classic or great contemporary fiction each month and share the joys of good literature and good company.
A FEW RULES that we have grown over our 15 years of existence: You must be a Member in order to attend. You must RSVP before arriving. Change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming. No drop-ins, no bringing a guest. You must have read the material in order to participate. Know that we occasionally slip the attendees into 2 groups.
As it is considered a distraction, members are not to post Comments. We are strictly an in-person group.
ALSO your group Profile should be uncomplicated and kind toward the Organizer and fellow Members. Use your first name and a bit more to distinguish you from possible namesakes. Upload a simple picture of your face, unless you are concerned about your online privacy. Not pets, etc.
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We typically meet on a Saturday once a month at noon to discuss our MAIN SELECTION -- classic or superior contemporary NOVEL (so rarely anything published within the last 10 years). We try to keep the reading to 300 pages or less, but there are many exceptions.
Depending on the interest and availability of regular Members, we also meet at various locations around town -- public and private -- for the following types of discussions:
SHORT STORIES
NOVELLAS
PLAYS
SPECULATIVE & SCIENCE FICTION
POETRY
"THE SUN" MAGAZINE
MOVIES AND DOCUMENTARIES/INTERVIEWS
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
NON-FICTION
MAGAZINE/JOURNAL ARTICLES
Upcoming events
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Wed. 7:30p: classic film 1979 "BEING THERE" + our discussion @ The Broad theater
The Broad Theater, 636 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA, USJoin us Wednesday, January 21st, for the 7:30p showing of the 1979 satire/comedy/drama "BEING THERE". Directed by Hal Ashby, with Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine. 2 hours 10 minutes. At the Broad Theater in Mid-City. Gap Tooth Cinema series.
Followed by our discussion -- inside or outside.
ABOUT: After the death of his employer forces him out of the only home he's ever known, a simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful tycoon and an insider in Washington politics.
TRAILER at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXyTjXNuVuo
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Tickets are $ 10 ($1.50 fee if you order online).
Show may sell out.
thebroadtheater.com
Find us in the lobby before showtime or find us after the film.
For more info, contact Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail com .2 attendees
12p Sat. Feb. 7: we discuss Iris Murdoch novel "BLACK PRINCE", at our CC's
CC's Coffee House, 2800 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, USJoin us Saturday, February 7th, noon to 1:45p at CC's Coffee House on Esplanade Ave. (between North Broad and City Park). We will be in their community room -- to the right, before the bathrooms, as you walk in. Come and leave anytime.
We'll discuss the 1973 novel "THE BLACK PRINCE" by Iris Murdoch. About 380 pages.
Bradley Pearson, an unsuccessful novelist in his late fifties, has finally ...
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Used copies at bookfinder.com for under $9 after shipping.
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If you are coming, you must RSVP. No drop-ins. No bringing guests. Do change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming. As for all attendees, it is expected that you have finished the book.
For more info, contact Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail. com .5 attendees
Past events
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