
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 2023 Schedule
August 29 @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Books: California Burning by Katherine Blunt
September 26 @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su
October 31 @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: Dr. Mutter’s Marvels by Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz
November 28 @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: Grunt by Mary Roach
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