The Bucks County Book Discussion Group, which first began talking about titles on the Newtown campus in 1988, has shifted its monthly meetings to an online format. The virtual gatherings now take place on the second Thursday of the month during the academic year, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., using the Zoom web-conferencing tool.
Michael Hennessey, the literature professor who convenes the meetings, said that although the pivot was necessary due to campus closures amid the ongoing pandemic, group members remain vibrantly involved and eager to share their love of reading.
“The group has many deep thinkers interested in sustained inquiry about the state of humanity, and in learning about other cultures and how different people think,” said Hennessey, who has led the group discussions for more than two decades. “We welcome newcomers because we are interested in new perspectives.”
Because of the online format, a limited number of spaces are available each month. If you are interested in joining a discussion, contact Hennessey at michael.hennessey@bucks.edu at least a week in advance of the date.
The Book Discussion Group has chosen the following titles through June:
– Feb. 11 (register by Feb. 4) – The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
– March 11 (register by March 4) – Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
– April 8 (register by April 1) – Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
– May 13 (register by May 6) – The Mercies by Koran Millwood Hargrave
– June 10 (register by June 3) – The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson
At the June 10 meeting, attendees will also suggest, discuss, debate and choose titles for the September to December fall meeting schedule.
