Modern Fiction
We are a group of avid, lifelong readers who enjoy reading and discussing creative memoir, literary, historical, and classic fiction. Join us for lively discussions, sharing life experiences, and socializing. In April we select next year’s readings from books that members want to share. Going forward, we are opting for a mixture of outdoors, Zoom-based, and in-person meetings.
Because of the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we urge you to contact the Section Chair to verify that the events of interest to you are happening as printed.
Chair: Jocelyn Kuo
Meetings: First Wednesday
Time: 10:00 am
Dues: One dollar. Waived for 2023-2024
Locations: 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.
Z. Zoom meeting
If you are interested in attending an event or program contact the coordinator or send an email to umwc@umn.edu requesting contact information.
2023-2024 Programs
Aug. 2 -The Covenant of Water
by Abraham Verghese
Leader Jocelyn Kuo
Place B The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)
Sept. 6 - Lost Boy Found
by Kirsten Alexander
Leader Sue Madison
Place B The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors) 20
Oct. 4 - The Spare Room
by Helen Garner
Leader Barb Gilmore
Place A Applewood Pointe
Nov. 1 - French Braid: A Novel
by Anne Tyler
Leader Jane Lufkin
Place A Applewood Pointe
Jan. 3 - River Woman, River Demon
by Jennifer Givhan
Leader Liz Brady
Place Z Zoom meeting
Feb. 7- The Namesake: A Novel
by Jhumpa Lahiri
Leader Lou Nelson
Place Z Zoom meeting
March 6 - Love and Murder in the Time of COVID
by Qiu Xiaolong
Leader Anna Fu
Place Z Zoom meeting with the author
April 3 - Book Selection for 2024-2025
Place In a restaurant to be determined.
May 1 - Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel
by Bonnie Garmus
Leader Mary Johnson
Place B The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)
June 5 - Latecomers
by Anita Brookner
Leader Diane Schweizer
Place B The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)