Out of Body by Jennifer Egan - Tues, Dec 30 @ 7:30 PM

Read Out of Body by Jennifer Egan and join us for a discussion in the private dining room at HighPointe.

Find the story on page 56 of The Best American Short Stories - 2011.

Schedule

Evolution of Feathers - Tues, Dec 16 @ 7:30 PM - HighPointe Private Dining Room

Join us to discuss The Long, Curious, Extravagant Evolution of Feathers by Carl Zimmer in the private dining room at HighPointe.

 Read this on line at http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/print/2011/02/feathers/zimmer-text or find it on page 29 of The Best American Science & Nature Writing – 2012 .

A Bridge Under Water by Tom Bissell - Tues, Dec 2 @ 7:30 PM

We next discuss A Bridge Under Water by Tom Bissell in the private dining room at HighPointe.  Find this on page 32 of The Best American Short Stories - 2011.

The Peanut Puzzle By Jerome Groopman: Tues, Nov 18 @ 7:30 PM

We next discuss The Peanut Puzzle By Jerome Groopman in the private dining room at HighPointe (NE corner of I-25 and Hampden)

Find this on page 16 of The Best American Nature and Science Writing – 2012.

Read it on line at The Peanut Puzzle - The New Yorker

This is the 3rd of three short essays grouped under the heading Bacteria / Microorganisms.

Housewifely Arts - Tues, Nov 4 @ 7;30 PM

Read Housewifely Arts by Megan M. Bergman and join us for a discussion in the Private Dining Room at HighPointe Assisted Living (NE Corner I-25 & Hampden) at 7:30 PM on Tues, Nov 4.

Find this reading on page 14 in The Best American Short Stories – 2011 edited by Geraldine Brooks. 
PDF download of Housewifely Arts 

Schedule

Our Body the Ecosystem - Tues, Oct 21 @ 7:30 PM - HighPointe

Read Our Body the Ecosystem  by Virginia Hughes and join us for a discussion @ HighPointe Assisted Living [NE Corner – Hampden Ave & I-25]

Find it in The Best American Science & Nature Writing - 2012, page 8. OnLine: http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-02/our-body-ecosystem-understanding-interplay-between-man-and-microbe?nopaging=1

Ceiling by Chimamando Ngozi Adichie - Tues, Oct 7 @ 7:30 PM

Read Ceiling by Chimamando Ngozi Adichie and join us for a discussion in the Private Dining Room @ HighPointe Assisted Living [NE Corner – Hampden Ave & I-25].

This work can be found in The Best American Short Stories - 2011, page 1

See the author's TED talk: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Teeming Metropolis of You - Tues, Sept 23 @ 7:30 PM - HighPoint (I-25 & Hampden)

Read The Teeming Metropolis of You by Brendan Buhler and join us for a discussion @ HighPointe Assisted Living [NE Corner – Hampden Ave & I-25]

This work can be found in The Best American Science & Nature Writing - 2012, page 3. OnLine: http://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/fall-2011-good-fight/teeming-metropolis-you

Barracuda by Scott Wolven - Tues, Sept 9 @ 7:30PM - Highpointe

Read Barracuda by Scott Wolven and join us for a discussion in the Private Dining Room @ HighPointe Assisted Living [NE Corner – Hampden Ave & I-25].

This work can be found in The Best American Mystery Stores - 2005, page 297.

Stayin’ Alive - Tues, Aug 26 @ 7:30 PM - Highpointe

Read Stayin’ Alive by Gary Wolf and join us for a discussion in the Private Dining Room @ HighPointe Assisted Living [NE Corner – Hampden Ave & I-25].

This work can be found in The Best American Science & Nature Writing - 2009, page 306.

Aftermath by Mary Yukari Waters - Highpointe Assisted Living Tues, Aug 12 @ 7:30 PM

Read Aftermath by Mary Yukari Waters and join us for a discussion in the Private Dining Room @ HighPointe Assisted Living [NE Corner – Hampden Ave & I-25].

This work can be found in The Best American Short Stories - 2002, page 333.  This is the last story in this collection. 

I've not found the full story on line.  The opening pages are at: Aftermath Intro.

Schedule at Highpointe Assisted Living (I-25 & Hampden)

Date    Title                      Author              Collection           

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12 Aug  Aftermath                  Mary Yukari Waters  Short Stories 2002   

26 Aug  Stayin’ Alive              Gary Wolf           Science/Nature 2009  

09 Sep  Barracuda                  Scott Wolven        Mysteries 2005       

    B E G I N   U S I N G   N E W   C O L L E C T I O N S

23 Sep  Teeming Metropolis of You  Brendan Buhler      Science/Nature 2012

07 Oct  Ceiling                    C. N. Adichie       Short Stories 2011

21 Oct  Our Body the Ecosystem     Virginia Hughes     Science/Nature 2012

04 Nov  Housewifely Arts           Megan M. Bergman    Short Stories 2011

18 Nov  The Peanut Puzzle          Jerome Groopman     Science/Nature 2012

Old Collections:
Best American Short Stories – 2002 edited by Sue Miller
Best American Mystery Stories – 2005 edited by Joyce Carol Oates
Best American Science & Nature Writing – 2009 edited by Elizabeth Kolbert

New Collections (See Amazon or AbeBooks):

Best American Short Stories – 2011 edited by Geraldine Brooks

Best American Science & Nature Writing – 2012 edited by Dan Ariely

Loyalty by Scott Turow - Tues, July 29 @ 7:30 PM - HighPointe (I25 & Hampden)

Read Loyalty by Scott Turow and join us for a discussion in the private dining room (pictured below) at HighPointe.  Find the work in Best American Mystery Stories 2005 on page 274.

Red is the New Green - Tues, July 25 @ 7:30 PM - Highpointe

Discuss Red is the New Green by Patrick Symmes with us on Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 PM in the private dining room at Highpointe (NE corner of Hampden at I-25).
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Highpointe private dining room video

"Love and Hydrogen" by Jim Shepard - Tues July 1 @ 7:30 PM - Highpointe (Hampden & I-25)

Read Love and Hydrogen by Jim Shepard and join us for a discussion in the Private Dining Room @ HighPointe Assisted Living [NE Corner – Hampden Ave & I-25].

This work can be found in The Best American Short Stories - 2002, page 319.
A PDF version is available: Download PDF of Love & Hydrogen

The Love of a Strong Man by Oz Spies on Tuesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM - HighPointe private dining room

We next discuss The Love of a Strong Man by Oz Spies on Tuesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM.  We are now meeting in the private dining room at HighPointe Assisted Living. 

The work can be found in the Best American Mystery Stories 2005 on page 259.  I've not found an on-line version.

We are nearing the end of the collections we have been discussing.  I will bring copies of the stories and essays we may be using next. 

Big Foot by Michael Specter - Tues, May 20 @ 7:30 PM at HighPointe's Private Dining Room

Read Big Foot by Michael Specter and join us for a discussion in the Private Dining Room @ HighPointe Assisted Living [NE Corner – Hampden Ave & I-25]

This work can be found in The Best American Science & Nature Writing - 2009, page 273. Find a PDF online at http://www.michaelspecter.com/2008/02/big-foot/

Updated Schedule -- New Venue! -- HighPointe [NE Corner - Hampden & I-25]

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Surrounded by Sleep by Akhil Sharma - Tues, May 6 @ 7:30 PM - Eloise May Library - Room A

Read Surrounded by Sleep by Akhil Sharma and join us for a discussion at the Eloise May Library in Room A.

This work can be found in The Best American Short Stories - 2002, page 304. Find it online at:http://www.chud.com/community/t/27436/reading-room

Confirmed Schedule

 

Date    Title                      Author              Collection            Location

------  -------------------------  ------------------  ------------------    ----------

 6 May  Surrounded by Sleep        Akhil Sharma        Short Stories 2002    May Room A

20 May  Big Foot                   Michael Specter     Science/Nature 2009   May Room A

17 Jun  The Love of a Strong Man   Oz Spies            Mysteries 2005        May Room A

 1 Jul  Love & Hydrogen            Jim Shepard         Short Stories 2002    May Room A

15 Jul  Red is the New Green       Patrick Symmes      Science/Nature 2009   May Room A

29 Jul  Loyalty                    Scott Turow         Mysteries 2005        May Room C

12 Aug  Aftermath                  Mary Yukari Waters  Short Stories 2002    May Room A

26 Aug  Stayin’ Alive              Gary Wolf           Science/Nature 2009   May Room A

 

Collections:
Best American Short Stories – 2002 edited by Sue Miller
Best American Mystery Stories – 2005 edited by Joyce Carol Oates
Best American Science & Nature Writing – 2009 edited by Elizabeth Kolbert

 

Reconstruction by Sam Shaw on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 PM - Whole Foods - Tamarac

Read Reconstruction by Sam Shaw and join us for a discussion on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 PM in the Community Room at Whole Foods - Tamarac.

Find this work on page 241 of The Best American Mystery Stories – 2005 edited by Joyce Carol Oates.

Confirmed Schedule

Date    Title                      Author              Collection            Location

------  -------------------------  ------------------  ------------------    ----------

22 Apr  Reconstruction             Sam Shaw            Mysteries 2005         Tamarac

 6 May  Surrounded by Sleep        Akhil Sharma        Short Stories 2002    May Room A

20 May  Big Foot                   Michael Specter     Science/Nature 2009   May Room A

17 Jun  The Love of a Strong Man   Oz Spies            Mysteries 2005        May Room A

 1 Jul  Love & Hydrogen            Jim Shepard         Short Stories 2002    May Room A

15 Jul  Red is the New Green       Patrick Symmes      Science/Nature 2009   May Room A

29 Jul  Loyalty                    Scott Turow         Mysteries 2005        May Room C

12 Aug  Aftermath                  Mary Yukari Waters  Short Stories 2002    May Room A

26 Aug  Stayin’ Alive              Gary Wolf           Science/Nature 2009   May Room A

Animalcules & Other Little Subjects by Mark A. Smith - Tues, Apr 8 @ 7:30 PM - Whole Foods - Tamarac

Read Animalcules & Other Little Subjects by Mark A. Smith and join us for a discussion on Tuesday, Apr 8 @ 7:30 PM - in the Community Room at Whole Foods - Tamarac.

This work can be found in The Best American Science & Nature Writing - 2009, page 256.

Family Furnishings by Alice Munro: Tues, Mar 25 @ 7:30 PM

Read Family Furnishings by Alice Munro and join us for a discussion in Meeting Room B at the Eloise May Library - Parker Rd at Florida.

This work can be found in The Best American Short Stores - 2002, page 276. Find it on-line at http://www.freewebs.com/thinkersnyc/reading04_04.html.

Cruisers by John Sayles - Tues, Mar 11 @ 7:20 PM - Whole Foods - Tamarac

Read Cruisers by John Sayles and join us for a discussion in the Community Room on the West side of Whole Foods - Tamarac.

This work can be found in The Best American Mystery Stores - 2005, page 225. On line, find it at Cruisers on-line.

Darwin & the Meaning of Flowers - Tues, Feb 11 @ 7:30 PM - Whole Foods - Tamarac

Read Darwin & the Meaning of Flowers by Oliver Sacks and join us for a discussion in the Community Room on the West side of Whole Foods.

This work can be found in The Best American Science & Nature Writing - 2009, page 241.

This link will download a grainy PDF of the article: Darwin & Meaning of Flowers

"The Rug" by Meg Mullins: Tues Jan 28 @ 7:30 PM Eloise May Library room B

Read The Rug by Meg Mullins and join us for a discussion in Meeting Room B of the Eloise May Library - Parker Rd at Florida.

This work can be found in The Best American Short Stores - 2002, page 260.

One Mississippi by Joseph Raich - Tues Jan 14 @ 7:30 PM - Eloise May Library room C

Read One Mississippi by Joseph Raiche and join us for a discussion in Meeting Room C at the Eloise May Library - Parker Rd at Florida.

This work can be found in The Best American Mystery Stories - 2005, page 217.