
“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.
This group has reached capacity. To be added to a waitlist, please email readinggroups@provath.org with WEIRD as the subject line.
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.