Discussions - Montrose Great Books

Book Discussion - November 5th 6pm Houston Freed-Montrose Library - HARDTIMES by Charles Dickens - downstairs conference room

Hi everyone -- We'll be discussing HARD TIMES by Charles Dickens next Thursday, November 5th at 6pm at Freed-Montrose Library in the downstairs conference room. Marcella will be leading the discussion. I had originally planned for us to elect a play at this meeting to be discussed sometime this Spring but I have changed my mind and hope no... more »

By A Aman - Oct 29 - 1 new of 1 message

	Book Discussion - October 1st 6pm Freed-Montrose Library - THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD by Zora Neal Hurston - supporting Books On The Bayou
	Hi everyone -- Next Thursday, October 1st at 6pm at Houston Freed-Montrose Library, we will be discussing THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD by Zora Neal Hurston. This is a selection by the Books On The Bayou annual citywide initiative sponsored by the Houston Public Library. More info about the event is at [link]. The... more » By A Aman - Sep 25 - 1 new of 1 message

	Book Discussion Sept 3rd 6pm Houston Montrose Library downstairs - UBIK by Philip Dick
	Hi everyone -- Next week on Thursday, we will meet at Freed-Montrose Library at 6pm in the downstairs conference room. We will discuss UBIK by Philip K. Dick. Brian will lead the discussion. Also, for anyone who might have missed the announcement last time, please see below the addition to our schedule of THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD by... more » By A Aman - Aug 27 - 1 new of 1 message

	Book Discussion - Thursday - Aug 6, 6pm - Houston Freed Montrose Library - MAIN STREET by Sinclair Lewis
	Hi Everyone - Next Thursday, August 6th at 6pm in the downstairs conference room at Houston Freed-Montrose Library, we'll be discussing MAIN STREET by Sinclair Lewis. Susan will be leading the discussion. Hope to see you there. --Alice [link] [link]... more » By A Aman - Jul 31 - 1 new of 1 message

	Houston Great Books Council - July 4th event - discussion of US Constitution Article III
	The Houston Great Books Council will sponsor a reading and discussion of Article III of the U.S. Constitution – dealing with the Judicial Branch of the United States– on Saturday, July 4. The event will be held at Barnes & Noble located at Westheimer and Voss/Hillcroft (7626 Westheimer) from 1 – 3... more » By A Aman - Jul 3 - 1 new of 1 message

	Book Discussion - Jul 2nd - Freed-Montrose Library -6pm- SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES by Ray Bradbury
	Hi everyone -- We will be meeting next Thursday, July 2nd to discuss SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES by Ray Bradbury. Cassie was originally scheduled to lead the discussion but because of a unexpected commitment at her job, she will not be able to attend. And I will be leading the discussion (unless someone else... more » By A Aman - Jun 26 - 1 new of 1 message

Book Discussion - Jun 4th - Freed-Montrose Library - TOO LOUD A SOLITUDE by Bohumil Hrabal

Hi everyone -- We will be meeting next week to discuss TOO LOUD A SOLITUDE by Bohumil Hrabal. Jo will be leading the discussion. Also, we will be voting on five books to cover Sept, Nov, Dec, Jan and February. (October selection will be chosen by the library for Books on the Bayou). We have six books on the ballot at this time. Take a look and if you don't... more »

By A Aman - May 29 - 1 new of 1 message

	Testimonial for the Houston Great Books Shared Inquiry workshop
	Below is a testimonial from one of our members, Steve S. regarding the Houston Great Books discussion workshops - see [link] for more info about cost, date and location. I agree that though not a requirement for participation in our book club at Montrose Library, learning and following the rules of the "Shared Inquiry"... more » By A Aman - May 1 - 1 new of 1 message

Book Discussion - May 7th- 6pm Freed-Montrose Library - CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES by Toole (also reminder about play performance)

Hi everyone - We will be discussing CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES by John Kennedy Toole next Thursday, May 7th at 6pm at Freed-Montrose Library. Claudia will be leading the discussion. I'm not sure at this point whether we will be upstairs or downstairs so check the downstairs conference room first. Also for those who have tickets for ROCK 'N ROLL at the Alley Theatre, it is... more »

By A Aman - May 1 - 1 new of 1 message

Alley Theatre event at Czech Center - on topic of history and details of ROCK 'N ROLL and doesn't look like a performance to me

Hi everyone -- Anne forwarded me info about the Czech Center Museum reception regarding the Alley Theatre's production of Tom Stoppard's ROCK 'N' ROLL that Betty mentioned at our last meeting. I had to read the notice twice and from what I can tell, the "presentation" that is mentioned refers to a speech by Mark Bly who is the Alley's Director... more »

By A Aman - Apr 6 - 1 new of 1 message