Classics Book Club

Description

Whether you're a fan of the classics or not even sure what counts as 'classic,'? we invite you to join us on the third Thursday of each month in our Honore Community Room to discuss a new novel. Pulling from various 'Greatest Books of All Time' lists, each month we will dive into a classic literary gem. Discussion will include our thoughts on the plot, characters, themes, and more! Please be sure to read the monthly book BEFORE the club meeting!

Our current book schedule includes:

October 2017

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 

by Robert Louis Stevenson (1886)

In this harrowing tale of good and evil, the mild-mannered Dr. Jekyll develops a potion that unleashes his secret, inner persona - the loathsome, twisted Mr. Hyde.

November 2017

Nineteen Eighty-Four 

by George Orwell (1949)

George Orwell's chilling prophecy of the future follows the life of one seemingly insignificant man in a time when someone is always watching.

December 2017

A Tale of Two Cities

by Charles Dickens (1859)

Against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution, Dickens' great story of unsurpassed adventure and courage unfolds.

January 2018

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

by Ken Kesey (1962)

In this classic of the 1960s, a boisterous, brawling, fun-loving rebel swaggers into the world of a mental hospital and takes over.

February 2018

Wuthering Heights

by Emily Bronte (1847)

Emily Bronte's only novel is an epic tale of love and revenge, full of passion and unforgettable characters.

March 2018

The Great Gatsby

by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1925)

The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s.

Be sure to reserve your seat at experiencegoodwill.org/classes if you are interested in attending! We hope to see you there!