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A community-wide reading and book-discussion series led by Lake Forest College faculty 

Lake Forest College invited the community to participate in a year-long reading series with interactive book discussions led by Lake Forest faculty. The book discussions took place on the campus during spring and fall 2007. The series was free of charge to participants. 

The series was generously underwritten by Baytree National Bank & Trust Company.

Thursday, April 12
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. * Glen Rowan House
Discussion led by Professor of Religion Ron Miller

Wednesday, May 16
Lost in the City by Edward P. Jones
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. * Calvin Durand Lounge in Stuart Commons
Discussion led by Associate Professor of English Judy Dozier

Tuesday, June 5 
The Road Past Altamont by Gabrielle Roy
10:00 a.m. - Noon * Library room 205
Discussion led by Professor of French Cynthia Hahn

Monday, September 17
Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare by Stephen Greenblatt
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. * Glen Rowan House
Discussion led by Professor of English Richard Mallette

Wednesday, October 10
Dream of Scipio by Iain Pears
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. * Glen Rowan House
Discussion led by Assistant Professor of History Anna Trumbore Jones

Thursday, November 8
The Sixteen Pleasures by Robert Hellenga
Noon  - 2:00 p.m. * Glen Rowan House
Discussion led by Professor of Art Ann Roberts