Four Contemporary Novels
The MacMillan Institute Book Group

Third Wednesday of each month: February 18,
March 18, April 15, and May 20, 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:

February 18: The Rest of Our Lives, by Ben Markovits; ISBN: 978-1668231562 

March 18: Heartwood, by Amity Gaige; ISBN: 978-1668063613

April 15: Flesh, by David Szalay; ISBN: 978-1982122805

May 20: The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother), by Rabih Alameddine; ISBN: 978-0802166470

Book is purchased by participant.