Evening Book Group

James by Percival Everett

When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father, recently returned to town. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and too-often-unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond. While many narrative set pieces of Twain's original novel remain in place, Jim’s agency, intelligence and compassion are shown in a radically new light. from NoveList

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Every third Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join us as we read and discuss an eclectic mix of both fiction and nonfiction! Upcoming titles are typically selected 6 at a time with input from attendees. Facilitated by Adult Programming Coordinator Sarah Grebinoski.

All are welcome, no registration required.