Books, Booze & Brains
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 2022 Schedule
August 30 @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Books: You Look Like a Thing and I Love You by Janelle Shane and Hollow Heart by Paul Allor
September 27 @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: Canary in the Coal Mine by William Cooke
October 25 @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughty
November 29 @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Black Panther by Christopher Priest
*While we plan to have an in-person season, formats are subject to change based on pandemic conditions and safety concerns. Check Indiana Humanities’ Facebook page for the most updated information on locations and format.
Past Books, Booze and Brains Discussions
Program Highlights
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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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 peekPartners
- 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