Literature is a catalyst for meaningful conversations, encouraging readers to reflect on their experiences, share thoughts and ideas, consider diverse perspectives, and gain new insight. Literary experts skillfully open each book discussion with a fresh analysis of the text, cultivating intrigue and curiosity. By revealing information about the author’s life, giving historical context, and sheddin
g light on recurring themes throughout the book, they impart a deeper understanding of the readings and lay the groundwork for an illuminating exchange of ideas within the group. Meet people who share a love of reading! Come to one session, or join us for an entire series. Programs are free and open to all. Nonprofit organizations are invited to host a Let’s Talk About It series to stimulate vibrant, engaging conversations. Each series includes 4-5 pre-selected books that examine a single theme from multiple perspectives. Food traditions and culture, coming of age stories, Oklahoma history, ethnic diversity, and finding hope during desperate times, are just a few of the timeless themes that resonate with readers when explored through Let’s Talk About It. Each program begins with a literary expert giving a 30-40 minute talk, offering a deeper understanding of the text, the author, and the themes related to the book, allowing readers to gain new insight regarding the book before the discussion unfolds. The expert’s talk inspires the robust dialog that follows, where readers contemplate the thoughts and actions of the characters, consider the intentions of the author, and offer their own unique observations about the literature.
