Modern Fiction, 2025-26
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 and in-person meetings. Lunch after each meeting at a restaurant TBD.
If you are interested in attending an event or program contact the coordinator or send an email to [email protected] requesting contact information.
(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
Phone: 651.739.4729
Email: [email protected]
Meetings: Fourth Monday, unless starred*
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 North, Roseville
Programs
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Aug. 25, The Weight of Ink, by Rachel Kadish
Leader: Jane Glazebrook
Place B: The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)
Sept. 22, Dear Life, by Alice Munro
Leader: Barb Gilmore
Place B: The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)
Oct. 27, The Berry Pickers, by Amanda Peters
Leader: Sue Madison
Place A: Applewood Pointe
Nov. 24, The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon
Leader: Barb Gilmore
Place A: Applewood Pointe
Jan. 26, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, by Lisa See
Leader: Jocelyn Kuo
Place A : Applewood Pointe
Feb. 23, The Things They Carried, by Tim O’Brien
Leader: Joan Bulfer
Place A: Applewood Pointe
March 23, I Must Betray You, by Ruta Sepetys
Leader: Diane Schweizer
Place A: Applewood Pointe
*April 13, Book Selection, for 2026-2027
Location: Rudy’s Redeye Grill at White Bear Lake
*May 18, I See You Called in Dead by John Kenney
Leader: Mary Drew
Place B: The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)
June 22, Lincoln in the Bardo, by George Saunders
Leader: Jane Lufkin
Place B: The blue-roofed shelter (outdoors)