Keegan did an amazing job of letting you know how to feel about people with just a few details.  Find out how she conveys her characters.

We will read and discuss Claire Keegan’s most recent short novel in a small group discussion style.

Small Things Like These is award-winning author Claire Keegan’s landmark 2021 novel, a tale of one man’s courage and a remarkable portrait of love and family.

It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man, faces his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church.

An international bestseller, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy from one of our most critically lauded and iconic writers.  This book has racked up numerous honors:

• OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK 2024
• NEW YORK TIMES BOOK CLUB PICK 2024
• A New York Times Bestseller • Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize • Winner of the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction
• One of the New York Times‘s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CILLIAN MURPHY

What to Expect:  Join in this discussion with Sam, as he pulls apart this great read over two sessions. 

Feedback from past courses with Sam:

“Sam leads engaging discussions with much participation. Excellent!”

“Five stars! Suzzane’s Shakespeare presentation was truly excellent. The participants came to the class with a deep appreciation of Shakespeare, and we all left with an even deeper appreciation. This did not happen by accident: Suzanne’s preparation, knowledge, enthusiasm, and exceptional teaching skills created an outstanding 90-minute class. I’m already looking forward to her next Shakespeare class!”

“5 Star course. I enjoyed every minute. Sam VanNest is an excellent teacher.”

“Sam was well prepared for the class. He encouraged wide-ranging discussion as well as promoted closer looks by pointing out key scenes in the book. It was fun to read something so full of local flavor.”

2 sessions | Thursdays | Oct 22, 29 | 6-7:30pm | IN PERSON at Talbot County Chamber of Commerce in Easton| $30