Reappraisal Reading Circle meets bi-monthly on Third Wednesdays—hybrid sessions
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Open meeting discussing the works of a prolific, popular author of the past whose works are held in quantity by the Athenaeum.

2025–26 Discussions:

Sep 17
Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832)
Scottish novelist, poet, and historian.

Nov 19

Alexandre Dumas, pere (1802–1870)
French playwright and author of historical adventure novels.

Jan 21, 2026

Margaret Deland (1857–1945)
American writer of poetry, short stories, and realistic novels. Sometimes called the American Mrs. Humphry Ward.

Mar 18
Warwick Deeping (1877–1950)
English author of short stories and best sellers.

May 20
Elizabeth Goudge (1900–1984)
English writer of fiction and children’s books.

June 17
Selection meeting for 2026–27