
“The New Weird” is a term coined by M. John Harrison in the beginning of the last decade.
It describes a broad and varied movement of speculative fiction which focuses on the political and philosophical potentials of weirdness, genre bending, and experimental literature. It includes authors like Jeff Vandermeer, Jeffery Ford, Elvia Wilk, K.J Bishop, Brian Evenson, and more.
Registration will open to members at 8am on July 16th. The registration page can be reached by clicking the button below. Participation is reserved for Athenæum members, so please consider becoming a member if you’d like to join a group! If you have any questions, email readinggroups@provath.org.
REGISTERThe 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.