These sessions are free, open to the public and sponsored by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. Refreshments are provided.
Lively discussions and exploratory questions are the heart and soul of the group.
Selected books have author appearances in tandem with the readings. Here are the new season’s titles with corresponding months.
“Moll Flanders” by Daniel Defoe: Sept. 12; Experience the 18th century from a 21st century perspective. Moll Flanders is an English language classic. Find out why.
As an added bonus, a special paid event will follow the free discussion.
“Keeping Up Appearances: An Eighteenth Century Art” with English professor Peggy Strong, features a luncheon and lecture from noon until 2:30 p.m. Reserve your seat today by calling the Foundation at: (949) 644-3296.
“Triangle” by Katharine Weber: Oct. 10; This work of historical fiction recounts the tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire as remembered by a 106-year-old survivor and incorporates questions posed by her granddaughter.
Author Katherine Weber will appear at the Central Library in person Oct. 25 for a 7 p.m. free lecture and book signing, courtesy of the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation.
“Angels in America” by Tony Kushner: Nov. 14: This Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores the AIDS crisis in the United States.
You can meet Kushner in person Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. when he appears in conversation with John Glore at the Central Library. Light supper and cocktails are included in this special foundation event benefiting the Newport Beach Public Library. To reserve your seats or find out more about purchasing tickets, call the foundation at: (949) 64-3296.
“Charming Billy” by Alice McDermott: Dec. 12; Love him or hate him, everyone had an opinion of the late Billy Lynch. What they didn’t realize was his importance in their lives.
