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PROGRAMS / READING GROUPS / Athenæum Book Discussion Group

For over three decades, the Athenæum Book Discussion Group has been devoted to reading novels, old and new, classic and modern.

OVERVIEW

Traditionally, members compile a list of roughly thirty titles from which eleven are eventually selected. These books, when looked at over time, reflect the wide ranging and ever-evolving reading habits of the group. No matter what work is being discussed, be it classic or contemporary, a lively informed conversation is always guaranteed.

MEETING & READING SCHEDULE

This group typically meets in person the first or second Friday of the month between September through July, 10am-11:45pm.

Please note the September meeting has been cancelled due to COVID.

Reading List
The Grass Harp, Truman Capote
There, There, Tommy Orange
The Bonesetter’s Daughter, Amy Tan
Regeneration, Pat Barker
The Dry Heart, Natalia Ginzburg
The Sympathizer, Viet Thanh Nguyen
The Wife, Meg Wolitzer
Little Red Chairs, Edna O’Brien
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, Ocean Vuong
Mrs. Bridge, Evan Connell
The Nickel Boys, Colson Whitehead

This group is on hiatus until in person meetings can resume. To be added to the waitlist, please email readinggroups@provath.org.

The Athenæum is deeply grateful to our wonderful volunteer leaders. Please note library reading groups are not classes or courses, but rather a way for individuals to discuss readings together, guided by both expert and amateur enthusiasts. Participants should expect discussion-based, not lecture-style meetings.