The Short of It: A Short Story Book Club

A different kind of book club focusing on narratives that can be read in a single sitting. Short stories are a great way to explore genres, authors, and ideas without the commitment of a longer book. Read a unique story every month and meet virtually with other adults for discussion. This month's story is "Duncan in China" by Gish Jen available in Thank You, Mr. Nixon and Who's Irish? . "Duncan in China," fifty pages in length, follows a Chinese American man teaching in China in a search for some nebulous idea of "heritage." He discovers that both he and his idea of a "classic" China are more complicated, interesting, and troubling than he had imagined. -- enotes.com How to Attend This event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24 hours before the event. Only one registration per household is needed. You'll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Automatic transcription is included in all CPL events using Zoom. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Attending CPL Online Events Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs .

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