Adult Program · Book Club: Book Club | “A Thousand Acres” by Jane Smiley

Included with admission; free for Members

A wealthy Iowa farmer divides his farm between two of his daughters and disinherits a third in this powerful retelling of Shakespeare’s King Lear. While he deteriorates into drunkenness, his daughters cope with the reality of life on the farm. Familial and marital bonds fray as dark truths come to light in this novel, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.

Join the monthly book club for coffee and a great discussion led by James Museum docent Helen Huntley. Books available for purchase in The James Museum shop. Each session meets on the third Thursday of each the month.

Space is limited; advanced registration required.