Name: Love Great Literature and Lively Debate?
Start: 2026-09-15T14:00:00-04:00
Location: University of Hartford

University of Hartford

Join University of Hartford English Professor Michele Troy for a 3-session deep dive into some of today’s finest fiction. Explore, debate, and analyze two standout selections from this year’s Booker Prize longlist, plus an exciting third bonus title:
·The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout. 
·The Renovation by Kenan Orhan.
·The Transcription by Ben Lerner.
DATES: Tuesdays. Sept. 15, Oct. 13, &amp; Nov. 10, 2-3:30 p.m.
Hosted by: President’s College Lifelong Learning at the University of Hartford.
Questions? Hartford.edu/pc. 860.768.4495
Email <a href="mailto:pcollege@hartford.edu" target="_blank">pcollege@hartford.edu</a> to be added to the mailing list.

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Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

West Hartford

Connecticut

Love Great Literature and Lively Debate?

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If you want to enrich your life, make new friends and decrease stress, please consider joining our musical family.&nbsp; For more info, visit vocalchords20.org or call 860.347.2787.&nbsp; Visit us on YouTube or Facebook. We look forward to meeting you!

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Courtesy registrations are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
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Please park in the Isham parking garage for ticket validation. Use the lower entrance, located in the Blue Back Square courtyard (opposite Barnes &amp; Nobles). DO NOT pay for parking at the kiosk, have your license plate number available to enter at the meeting for complimentary parking.
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