Welcome

Hello and welcome to the book club for members of the Democracy for Metro Detroit organization. The Book Club serves as an extension of the work and commitment of the Democracy for Metro Detroit members. We meet monthly to discuss selected book titles to foster intelligent discussion where people are free to express their opinions and observations around a particular topic.

Books are selected from a range of genres including, but not limited to: political thought, sociology, history, and linguistics. Typically we read works to promote a progressive, liberal agenda. Occasionally, we will select works that are in direct contrast to a progressive, liberal agenda in order to better understand other world views and challenge some of our own assumptions.

One of our members, Susan C. Hunnicutt, wrote an article on People and Books in the Same World. It shares some thoughts on why books and conversation are so key to what is happening in today's world. Read it if you get a chance as it embodies what this book club is about.

 Join

To RSVP for this month's book club meeting click the Meetup logo.

If you would like to join our Book Club, please go to our area on the Meetup web site by clicking here. Times and locations will be posted on the Meetup site, so be sure you register your membership there to keep informed about upcoming meetings and any changes to our schedule. And if you would like to join the Democracy for America Detroit group, please do so by clicking on this link.

 Read

The current month's reading selection can be found on the Reading List page or at the Meetup web site. A comprehensive historical list of our reading selections can be found by selecting the Reading List link found here. A few selected members' thoughts on a particular read will also be available at this site. So, if you missed a meeting, you can still see some of your peers thoughts about a book. 

Also, each month this site will provide some alternative "extra credit" reading materials relating to the selected title. The extra materials may include links to book reviews, essays, or other online articles about a particular topic. All of this is provided to foster a great discussion for when we meet.

 Think

What keeps a book club compelling and something you don't want to miss? It all starts with a quality read that engages your mind, your philosophy, and your emotions. We try to select books that do all three. It also takes a diverse group of individuals to foster a good discussion and that is why this book club is associated with Democracy for Metro Detroit. Its members come from a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and interests. Our common ground is simply a desire to affect change in politics and society. This book club helps to give us the tools and knowledge derived from interesting topics from some of the most notable authors. It's simple to get in engaged.: Join, Read, and Think.