Book Club

To prepare for Folger Book Club’s February discussion of Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb, we have pulled together a list of resources related to resources related to Shakespeare, opera, and Morgiane, the first known opera by a Black American composer.

Introductory information on the February 2025 Folger Book Club selection, Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb.

We revisit Dr. Zainab Cheema’s December 2024 presentation as part of our discussion of Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar.

To prepare for Folger Book Club’s December discussion of The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, we have pulled together a list of resources related to resources related to Golden Age Spain, the inquisition, and Love’s Labor’s Lost.

Introductory information on the December 2024 Folger Book Club selection, The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo.

The end of the year brings feasts, celebrations, and family. Our reading list of Folger Book Club picks offers a wide range of ways to reflect on the ties that bind us.

We revisit Anandi Rao’s November 2024 presentation as part of our discussion of Nisha Sharma’s Dating Dr. Dil.

To prepare for Folger Book Club’s November discussion of Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, and Taylor Swift.

Introductory information on the November 2024 Folger Book Club selection, Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma.

We revisit Rachel B. Dankert’s October 2024 presentation as part of our discussion of Edward Carey’s Edith Holler.

To prepare for Folger Book Club’s October discussion of Edith Holler by Edward Carey, we have pulled together a list of resources related to theatrical performance and childhood.

Introductory information on the October 2024 Folger Book Club selection, Edith Holler by Edward Carey.