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Read Like A Writer Book Club meets online every month to discuss books and short stories from a writer’s perspective. We read across all genres to focus not just on the story but on how it is constructed—looking at structure, character, view point, pacing, language, and all other elements of craft. By analyzing the techniques authors use to create compelling narratives, we aim to better understand the craft of storytelling and discover insights that can improve our own writing skills.

UPCOMING BOOK CLUB MEETS

February 2025

The novel is set in Tehran and the United States between 1953 and 2013, and follows the love story of Roya and Bahman, a young Iranian couple who fall in love in the 1950s after meeting in a stationery ship. They plan to marry, until an apparent misunderstanding separates the couple.

May 2025

Annie Dillard presents a collection of essays blending keen observation, spirituality, and poetic prose. Exploring nature, humanity, and the divine, Dillard reflects on moments of awe and wonder, urging readers to confront life's mysteries and embrace the beauty and complexity of existence with humility.

March 2025

As a child, Jack is enchanted by his mother's magical ability to make origami paper animals come to life. These paper creatures play with him, comfort him, and become a vivid representation of the intimate bond he shares with his mother, as well as a link to his Chinese heritage.

June 2025

Gabrielle Zevin's story is a moving tale of friendship, creativity, and the complexities of human connection. Spanning decades, it follows two game designers whose collaboration shapes their lives. Through themes of love, ambition, and art, the novel explores the bonds and challenges that define relationships.

April 2025

Human Acts is a poignant exploration of the aftermath of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising in South Korea. Through interconnected narratives, the novel examines the brutal suppression of the pro-democracy movement and its lingering impact on individuals and society.