Reappraisal Reading Circle

Open meeting to discuss a prolific, popular author of the past whose works are held in quantity by the Athenaeum. Meetings are bi-monthly on Third Wednesdays—hybrid sessions. Sign up here for Zoom link 2026–27 Discussions: Sept 16, 2026 Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973) American writer and humanitarian. Nobel prize winner for literature. Also an advocate for women’s rights and racial equality. Nov 18 J. B. Priestly (1894-1984) English novelist, dramatist, literary critic, and essayist. Jan 20, 2027 Bruce Lancaster (1896-1963) Massachusetts author (Worcester and Beverly) who left the foreign service to write historical novels and nonfiction. Mar 17 Paul Gallico (1897-1976) American who wrote mostly short stories and novels, many of which inspired films. May 19 Nevil Shute (1899-1960) English Aeronautical engineer, war correspondent, and novelist.