Books, Booze & Brains - Indiana Humanities

At long last, three of our favorite things—books, booze and science—are coming together in a monthly book club for the scientifically curious! This group meets monthly in Indianapolis to talk about recent popular science books. A local scientist whose research relates to the book topic joins to share insights and help guide the conversation.

All events are free and open to the general public. Discussions also feature one or more guest scientists or scholars with expertise relevant to the book of the month. Find the book at your nearest library or bookstore and join us!

Program Details

Fall 2024 Schedule

July 30 @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Books: Your Move: What Board Games Teach Us about Life by Jonathan Kay and Joan Moriarty

August 27 @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future by Gloria Dickie

September 24 @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs by Johann Hari

October 29 @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design by Henry Petroski

November 26 @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance by Dan Egan

Past Books, Booze and Brains Discussions

See our previous books and experts here.

Program Highlights

News
Monthly Science-Themed Book Club Opens with *Ready Player Two* Virtual Discussion Featuring Local Experts
There's a great list of popular science books lined up for the 2021 season.
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Photo Album
See the book club in action
In January 2020 we met to discuss *And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic by Randy Shilts* at Upland Fountain Square.
Take a peek

Partners

Indiana Humanities
Central Indiana Science Outreach
March for Science Indianapolis
Indiana Sciences
Indianapolis Public Library
Ash and Elm Cider Company

Questions?

Contact Sam Opsahl, Program Associate:
sopsahl@indianahumanities.org | 317.616.3641

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