The Books That Shaped Us

What books have shaped the way you think, feel, or live?

For our first gathering, Refined Minds invites you to reflect on the literature, essays, or even lines of poetry that left a lasting imprint on your inner world.

This is not a typical book club — there’s no assigned reading. Instead, we come together for this meeting to share the books that refined us: intellectually, emotionally, or spiritually. Whether it’s Montaigne, Murakami, Marcus Aurelius, or a children’s book you never forgot, we want to hear why it mattered to you.

Discussion prompts may include:

• What book do you return to over and over — and why?
• Has a book ever shifted your worldview or values?
• Is there a book that feels like a mirror of who you are?

Bring one title (or just a story about it) to share. Listening deeply is just as welcome as speaking.

The event will take place in the Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch. L4 North 492 Meeting Room.
(Please ask the librarian if you need assistance with finding the meeting room.)