Have you ever wanted to read some of the world's greatest books of literature, philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology, but needed guidance to understand the content? Join us at the Main Library's Great Books Discussion Series.
- Meetings are the second Monday of the month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Library.
- The group is open to adults and discusses books from the great works of literature.
- Books are either borrowed from the library or purchased through the group.
- There is no fee to join, other than the cost of the books if you decide to purchase them.
- Due to the uncertainty of COVID, Great Books may cease meeting at any time.
For more information, please contact Laura Payne at 847-429-4688 or lpayne@gailborden.info.
Upcoming Titles
2025
| Date | Title | Form of Literature |
|---|---|---|
| January 13 | “The Master and Margarita,” by Mikail Bulgakov | Novel |
| February 10 | “Gilgamesh,” translated by Stephen Mitchell | Epic |
| March 10 | “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” by Charles Dickens | Novel |
| April 14 | “The Iceman Cometh,” by Eugene O’Neill | Play |
| May 12 | “The Lowland,” by Jhumpa Lahiri | Novel |
| June 9 | “The Tempest,” by William Shakespeare | Play |
| July 14 | “Tenant of Wildfell Hall,’ by Anne Bronte | Novel |
| August 11 | “Things Fall Apart,” by Chinua Achebe | Novel |
| September 8 | “The Handmaid’s Tale,” by Margaret Atwood | Novel |
| October 13 | “Thanks for the Ride,” “How I Met My Husband,” and “Dear Life,” by Alice Munro | Short Stories |
| November 10 | “Revolutionary Road,” by Richard Yates | Novel |
| December 8 | No meeting | - |
Please check the library catalog for materials on the reading list. Books can also be purchased on the Great Books website or may be available used from sites like ABE books or Thrift books.