Modern Literature

2026-2027

We enjoy reading and discussing all kinds of literature. That includes novels, mostly, and plenty of historical fiction, some non-fiction, mysteries,
light, fun reading, an occasional classic novel and sometimes a political thriller.
 

Our Zoom meetings work well since some of us don’t drive any more and none of us actually want to drive in the Minnesota winter snows. We stay cozy at home with a cup of coffee and our Modern Lit friends on Zoom where we can learn about new or old authors and share our various ideas or questions about the books we read.

Meetings are held September through May, with a planning meeting in April for the next season. Members take turns presenting author biographies and book reviews. It is best to join us using a laptop or desktop monitor; the larger the screen, the more members you can see at one time.
 

Again this year there will be no dues. To receive the Zoom link for a meeting, please email Marian Champlin, Zoom Coordinator, or Clare Engelhart,
Section Chair.

Chair:  Clare Engelhart
[email protected] 952.270.3600
Treasurer: Clare Engelhart
Zoom Coordinator:  Marian Champlin
[email protected]
Meetings: Second Wednesday on Zoom
Time: 10:00 am
 

Program

Sept. 9--Orbital
By Samantha Harvey
Leader, Marcia Thoen

Oct. 14 -- A Long Petal of the Sea
By Isabel Allende
Leader, Susan Everson

Nov. 11--Rebecca
By Daphne du Maurier
Leader, Rachel Levitt

Dec. 9 --Nora Goes Off Script
By Annabel Monaghan
Leader, Marian Champlin

Jan. 13 --Bury Your Dead
By Louise Penny
Leader, Barb Owens

Feb. 10 -- Beautiful Ruins
By Jess Walter
Leader, Lynne Benz

March10 -- Remarkably Bright Creatures
By Shelby Van Pelt
Leader, Clare Engelhart

April 14 -- Planning Meeting for 2027-2028

May 12  --The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
By Kiran Desai
Leader, Sally Sawyer