MFAH (Virtual) Book Clubs: Spring Reads May 2, 2020


Where you at, bookworms?! Wherever you are, you’ll love the MFAH book clubs’ (virtual) spring lineup, complete with discussion guides and even a virtual book-club meeting.

Read books with your friends and participate in engaging conversations, all presented by your fellow bookworms at the MFAH.

Check out the two spring selections below and bookmark the web pages for the History Book Club and MFAH Book Club to get more information.

At Home by Bill Bryson

The History Book Club virtual discussion series kicks off with At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson. This book club is a collaboration between the two MFAH house museums: Bayou Bend and Rienzi.

Use their At Home reading guide to delve deeper into this engaging book, and join the virtual discussion on Zoom!

Register now for the “At Home” Zoom chat: Wednesday, May 20, 1:30 p.m.

► Get a virtual room background featuring Bayou Bend
 

The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

The MFAH Book Club connects art and literature year-round, and the spring pick is a perfect example: The Night Watchman. The Museum’s Learning & Interpretation team selected this acclaimed novel by Louise Erdrich.

Download their discussion guide to spark your group conversation about the book, or for your own personal reflection.

Learn more about the History Book Club and the MFAH Book Club