Modern Fiction, 2026-27

We are a group of avid, lifelong readers who enjoy reading and discussing creative memoirs, literary, historical, contemporary, and classical fiction. Join us for lively discussions, sharing life experiences, and socializing. In April we select next year’s readings from books that members would like to read. Going forward, we are opting for a mixture of outdoors and indoor in-person meetings. We have lunch after each meeting at a restaurant TBD.

If you are new to our section, we urge you to contact the Section Chair to verify that the programs of interest to you are happening as printed.
Chair:Sue Madison
Phone:612.209.3980
Email:[email protected]
Meeting:Fourth Monday, unless asterisked
Time: 10:00 am
Dues: None

Meeting places specified in the program list:
A. Applewood Pointe at Central Park, 2665 Victoria St North, Roseville (Front door, main entrance)
B. The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors) in Central Park, Roseville. Use the Dale Street entrance at 2531 Dale St N.

Programs
Aug. 24--Driftless
by David Rhodes
Leader Jane Lufkin
Place B The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)

*Sep. 22-- Lion Women of Tehran
by Marjan Kamali
Leader Diane Schweizer
Place B The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)

Oct. 26 --The Bohemians
by Jasmin Darznik
Leader Barb Gilmore
Place A Applewood Pointe

Nov. 23-- When Cranes Fly South
by Lisa Ridzen
Leader Susan Lomanno
Place A Applewood Pointe

Jan. 25-- Brooklyn
by Colm Toibin
Leader Sandy Poindexter
Place A Applewood Pointe

Feb. 22-- Skylark
by Paula McClain
Leader Joan Bulfer
Place A Applewood Pointe

March 22-- Angle of Repose
by Wallace Stegner
Leader Jeanie McCabe
Place A Applewood Pointe

*April 19-- Book Selection for 2027-2028
Rudy’s Redeye Grill
at White Bear Lake

*May 17-- Where Wolves Don’t Die
by Anton Treuer
Leader Kathy Henderson
Place B The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)

June 28 --The Correspondent
by Virginia Evans
Leader Mary Drew
Place B The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)

*July 27-- Theo of Golden
by Allen Levi
Leader Jane Glazebrook
Place B The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)