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KMUW Literary Feast Book Club Literary Feast participants enjoy dinner together, with a menu specially created by our Watermark chef; then, over dessert, they take part in a book discussion led by KMUW’s Jill Dizmang and Watermark’s owner, Sarah Bagby. Tickets are available for $25 at the Watermark book counter or by calling (316) 682-1181. Places are limited, and we recommend purchasing your ticket well in advance. Read more about the books, authors, and menus at www.kmuw.org. To see what the KMUW Literary Feast Book Club is reading, click here.
Watermark Book Club This book club reads general fiction & non-fiction and meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the basement “Author Autograph Gallery.” This book club doesn’t have a spiffy title because it is the “original” Watermark book club. The group is led by Beth Golay who really has no literary credentials. She began leading it because nobody else wanted to, but now she won't give it up! To see what the Watermark Book Club is reading, click here.
Chick Lit Book Club This book club reads light, frothy titles and meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the cafe. The group is led by Anne Frey, Watermark employee for five years, and Chick Extraordinaire. To see what the Chick Lit Book Club is reading, click here.
Classic Book Club This group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the bookstore to discuss the classics. The group is led by Marilyn Parrish, who adores literature. “Literature is the alpha and omega to me,” she says. Marilyn is well versed in D.H. Lawrence and has a Master’s degree in James Joyce. She received her degrees fro UT Austin and has taught at Newman University. One of her fondest literary memories is sitting at a bar in Ireland with Seamus Heaney. "We discussed cattle," she says. To see what the Classic Book Club is reading, click here.
French Book Club Join the French Book club! They read & discuss books in French. This group meets the first Monday of each month (except for February, when the group will not meet) at 6:30 p.m. in the basement “Author Autograph Gallery.” The group is led by Dr. Brigitte Roussel, who is an Associate Professor of French at WSU where she teaches courses of French literature. She coordinates the exchange program between WSU and the University of Orleans in France, and she is involved in the Sister Cities partnership as well. To see what the French Book Club is reading, click here.
Hot & Popular Book Club This new book club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and is perfect for busy parents with school-age children, or for anyone keen on taking part in a day-time reading group. We'll read high-quality bestsellers and discuss the best new books over our morning coffee. Come be hot and popular! The group is led by Watermark staff. To see what the Hot & Popular Book Club is reading, click here.
Longitude Book Club
This club explored global culture through great fiction & non-fiction reads. It meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the cafe. Shelly Walston, leader of the club, has always loved other cultures. She lived for two years in Kazakhstan and is fluent in Russian and Kazakh. Shelly has a BA in English from KU and received her MA from WSU.
To see what the Longitude Book Club is reading, click here.
Mystery Book Club This mystery-lovin’ group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the basement “Author Autograph Gallery.” The Mystery Book Club is led by Melody Robinson, a certified English teacher, teaching Advanced Placement English and ECCR (English Composition/College Reading). Melody also has a Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology and is working on a second Master’s in English. Her favorite books (so far) are Shadow of the Wind, John Dunning’s books, “and of course, Wicked.” To see what the Mystery Book Club is reading, click here.
Shakespeare Aloud This reading group meets every first and third Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to read Shakespeare's works aloud together for an hour. No experience or skill is required. Mark David Bradshaw, the group’s leader, received his MA in comparative literature from King’s College, London, and is a bona fide bard-o-phile. Please call the store or go on-line for the group’s current reading selections. To see what the Shakespeare Aloud Book Club is reading, click here.
Spanish Book Club This book club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the basement “Author Autograph Gallery.” They read & discuss in Spanish. The group’s leader, Sarah Jane Crespo, first became interested in books by or about Spanish speakers while earning her degree in Spanish at WSU. "These stories are so colorful, vivacious and often urge readers to reach deep within through their passionate storytelling, memorable characters, and imaginative plots." To see what the Spanish Book Club is reading, click here.
Vampires Anonymous Embrace the book club with a bite! A special and perhaps unhealthy interest in the undead and other preternatural creatures is all that is required. They read and discuss books that encompass all the numerous varieties of the paranormal; vampires to witches and much more. This club gathers on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm in the basement "Author Autograph Gallery." The group's leader, Colleen Kelly McGee, first became fascinated with the paranormal genre at a young age when her grandmother gave her her first vampire book. Colleen now fancies herself to be something of a Vampire Expert. To see what Vampires Anonymous is reading, click here.
4701 East Douglas/Wichita, Kansas 67218/(316) 682-1181 Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Cafe opens at 7:00 a.m.) Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Cafe opens at 7:00 a.m.) Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
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