The Curated Chapter Book Club

Welcome to the Curated Chapter Book Club! If you love a good story paired with a great drink, this is the club for you. On select months, we come together to enjoy a carefully selected book, sip on a variety of beverages, indulge in delicious light snacks, and tour the galleries that complement our reading experience. Our gatherings offer a relaxed and fun atmosphere where you can unwind, discuss your thoughts, and connect with fellow books and art lovers.

Tuition for Individual Sessions: $10

Selected Thursdays
5:30-7 pm

Meeting Room C
Presented by Christina Reinhardt

Thursday, February 20
Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood
The novel follows Elaine Risley, a controversial painter revisiting the city of her youth. Elaine is drawn into vivid recollections of her childhood, especially the tumultuous friendship with a trio of girls who introduced her to the fierce politics of childhood. Join us for an engaging discussion that delves into the shadows of memory and the complexities of relationships.

Thursday, March 20
Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami
In 1527, Pánfilo de Narváez set sail from Spain with a bold plan to claim the Gulf Coast for the crown and become as renowned as Hernán Cortés. From navigational errors and disease to fierce resistance from indigenous tribes, the expedition quickly turned disastrous. Join us as we explore the compelling themes of resilience, adaptation, and cultural encounters in one of the earliest and most inspiring tales of exploration in North America.

Thursday, April 17
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
Set against the backdrop of 1980s Chicago during the height of the AIDS epidemic, we follow Yale Tishman, a development director at an art gallery, as he navigates the blossoming of his career while witnessing the devastating loss of his friends to the virus. As the crisis escalates, Yale is forced to confront his own mortality and the shifting dynamics of his relationships.