Public Books Circle: Florida by Lauren Groff

The Denbo Center for Humanities & the Arts is hosting Public Books Circle, a program free to all adult readers. Public Books Circle meetings are held in person at the Denbo Center at Cherokee Mills, on Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville.

This year’s Circle is led by the DCHA Public Books Scholar, Professor Natalie Graham (Head, Africana Studies at UT) and follows the DCHA theme, “Authenticity: Identity and Place.”

We encourage participants to buy the books from a great local bookstore, read the books in preparation for discussion, and bring books with them to the meetings. However, don't let the reading keep you from the conversation. This will be a casual conversation open to all.

Schedule for "A Close Look at a Curious Place: Exploring Authenticity, Place, and Identity through Florida's Literature" Public Books Circle

Oct 18, 2:30: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Nov 22, 2:30: Florida by Lauren Groff

Jan 24, 2:30: Alligator Tears by Edgar Gomez

Feb 21, 2:30: Everything Inside by Edwidge Danticat

Apr 18, 2:30: Florida Water by aja monet

Questions? Email us at humanitiesctr@utk.edu