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Reading the Rainbow: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
Wednesday, August 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free
via Zoom
Members & guests: free!
Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. People of all identities, including allies, are welcome!
This month’s selection is Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. An award winning debut novel, Martyr! follows Cyrus Shams, a young Iranian American poet whose obsession with martyrs leads him to unravel a family secret and find meaning amidst a history of violence and loss. Expertly balancing humor and tragedy, Martyr! was one of the most acclaimed novels of 2024. Available in paperback, audiobook, and ebook.
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