September 27, 2013 -- On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin

Our Next Meeting

Date: Friday, September 27, 2013

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Kansas City Public Library/Plaza Branch

Address: 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO

Our group will discuss the book, On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin.  This book published in November 24, 1859 is both an example of classic literature and an important contributor to the advancement of science.  The book was written for non-specialist readers and today's readers will find it very accessible.

August 30, 2013 -- The Arabian Nights: Tales of 1,001 Nights (Volume 3)

Date: Friday, August 30, 2013

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Kansas City Public Library/Plaza Branch

Address: 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO

Our "long" read for the summer is "The Arabian Nights: Tales of 1,001 Nights."   Our discussion of the book has been spread over the three summer meetings of June 28 (past), July 26 (past) and will finish on August 30.  

For our next meeting we will focus on nights 719 to 1001 (per Lyons' translation).  The following are the suggested "must read" sections for our next meeting:

Jolnar of the Sea and Her Son Badr Basim, Nights 738 through 756.  

The Story of Aladdin, or the Magic Lamp (not part of 1001 stories)

The text from Jolnar of the Sea and Her Son Badr Basim can be read or downloaded from THIS LINK .

Text for The Story of Aladdin can be read or downloaded from THIS LINK .