Our next meeting of the CBI Book Club, facilitated by Dr. Suzanne Levy Graver, Professor Emerita at Williams College, will meet in-person to discuss This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman.

☆ Please note that this meeting will now be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 2:30pm at Suzanne’s home (not at CBI) — we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused. If you have any questions regarding this change, please email Suzanne directly at [email protected]. Thank you for understanding! ☆

Goodman’s newest novel is a kaleidoscopic portrait of a modern American family — steadfast, complicated, begrudging, and loving — centering on the strained relationship between two sisters. When their beloved sister passes away, Sylvia and Helen Rubinstein are unmoored, with a simple misunderstanding causing a rift that spans generations. Jami Attenberg of the New York Times states that “the delicate minutiae of family life” is “played out beautifully, boldly, brightly…in this nimble, heartfelt book.”

All are welcome! This book is available to purchase online in multiple formats; a family tree can be viewed below. Those who plan on joining us should RSVP via our website; location information will be sent to all who RSVP once the date gets closer.