Four Contemporary Novels
The MacMillan Institute Book Group

February 19, March 19, April 16, and May 21, 2026

6:30 PM—8:00 PM

Educator Members: Free
Non-Educator Members: $10 per session
Non-Members: $20 per session
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The focus of these monthly sessions is contemporary novels, discussion of which Dr. Allums will be leading. 

If you’re a serious reader of good recent fiction, this is the book group for you. 

Spring 2026 schedule:

Thursday, February 19: The Rest of Our Lives, by Ben Markovits; ISBN: 978-1668231562 

Thursday, March 19: Heartwood, by Amity Gaige; ISBN: 978-1668063613

Thursday, April 16: Flesh, by David Szalay; ISBN: 978-1982122805

Thursday, May 21: The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother), by Rabih Alameddine; ISBN: 978-0802166470

Book is purchased by participant.