We meet monthly to discuss two short stories. This program is held in-person at the Library. *Registration is required.
May 23, 2024
We will discuss “Roses, Rhododendron” by Alice Adams in “The Best American Short Stories of the Century” edited by John Updike and “Breastmilk” by 'Pemi Aguda in The Best Short Stories 2022 edited by Valeria Luiselli.
June 27, 2024
We will discuss “Verona. A Young Woman Speaks” by Harold Brodkey in “The Best American Short Stories of the Century” edited by John Updike and “The Old Man of Kusumpur” by Amar Mitra, translated from the Bengali by Anish Gupta in The Best Short Stories 2022 edited by Valeria Luiselli.
July 25, 2024
We will discuss “A Silver Dish” by Saul Bellow in “The Best American Short Stories of the Century” edited by John Updike and “Where They Always Meet” by Christos Ikonomou, translated from the Greek by Karen Emmerich in The Best Short Stories 2022 edited by Valeria Luiselli.
August 22, 2024
September 26, 2024
October 24, 2024