Literary Salon

3rd Thursday of the Month, 10am-12pm 

Facilitated by Andrea Markowitz, join other enthusiasts as we open discussion on a new topic each month! Choose any book, or other medium (film, music, stage play, podcast, art, etc.) that you feel really represents or relates to that month’s topic. We’ll discuss how the theme plays a significant role in the work you’ve selected, as well as anything else you’d like to share about it with the group. See below for topics and descriptions of the upcoming discussions! 

A voracious reader and writer of fiction and nonfiction, Andrea earned degrees in English, music and psychology, and explored a variety of careers in education and writing. After “retiring” she discovered her true calling is to write plays and musicals. Her dedication to writing for the stage was acknowledged recently with an ariZoni Award for best new script for “Fair Game,” a musical satire based on a true story about fake news! 

Andrea Markowitz 
Playwright, Lyricist, Composer
www.feedingthefuries.com

Winner, Zoni Award for Original Script, 2021-2022
Nominated, Zoni Award for Original Score, 2021-2022

Playwright in Residence, Desert Foothills Theater
www.DFTheater.org

Read her plays on the New Play Exchange
https://newplayexchange.org/

October 17 - Hauntings

We’ll discuss books, poems, plays, films, TV series, podcasts, or music in which “haunting” plays a major role. Choose anything that has a haunted character, house, forest, etc., or that has a plot or characters that won’t stop haunting you! Is the story meant to frighten, entertain, or both? Is the premise based in reality or fantasy? Reveal to us who’s haunted, who’s doing the haunting, and why (without spoilers, please). 

November 21 - LOL: Literature, Films, and Music that Tickle Our Funny Bones

“Make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh, Don't you know ev'ry one wants to laugh?” This month we’ll follow the advice of these immortal lyrics from the film “Singing in the Rain.” Choose a book, poem, play, film, TV series, podcast, standup comic routine or music that’s so funny, it makes you laugh out loud. Recount the gist of the story, read or play a funny scene or two, and make our day!

December 19 - Celebrity Book Club Picks

They’re not just hosted by Oprah anymore! Mindy Kaling (actress/writer/producer), Jenna Bush (“Today” show co-host), actresses Reese Witherspoon, Emma Roberts, Dakota Johnson, and Emma Watson, singer/songwriters Dua Lipa and Florence Welch, and other celebs have also jumped on the Book Club bandwagon. Choose a book (or a film or play, etc. derived from a book) recommended by any celebrity’s book club, from any year you like. Tell us about the book, why the celeb recommended it, and whether you would recommend it if you hosted your own book club.

No registration necessary