Books, Booze & Brains - Indiana Humanities

Three of our favorite things—books, booze, and science—come together in a monthly book club for the scientifically curious! This group meets the last Tuesday of the month 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. Find the book at your nearest library or bookstore and join us!

Program Details

Fall 2026 Schedule

Silent Earth | July 28th | 6:30pm-8pm

Below is the information for our upcoming meeting of Books, Boozes, and Brains:

Location: Strange Bird Indy and our live stream (Twitch and YouTube)
- 128 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Book: “Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse” by Dave Goulson
Guest Expert: See Event Details Below

RSVP at the event page below!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1028703729569737/

Timefulness | Aug 25th | 6:30pm-8pm

Below is the information for our upcoming meeting of Books, Boozes, and Brains:

Location: Strange Bird Indy and our live stream (Twitch and YouTube)
- 128 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Book: “Timefulness: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the World” by Marcia Bjornerud
Guest Expert: See Event Details Below

RSVP at the event page below!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2544354402680905/

The City We Became | Sept 29th | 6:30pm-8pm

Below is the information for our upcoming meeting of Books, Boozes, and Brains:

Location: Strange Bird Indy and our live stream (Twitch and YouTube)
- 128 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Book: “The City We Became” by N. K. Jemisin
Guest Expert: See Event Details Below

RSVP at the event page below!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1546977690135671/

Digital Fourth Amendment | Oct 27th | 6:30pm-8pm

Below is the information for our upcoming meeting of Books, Boozes, and Brains:

Location: Strange Bird Indy and our live stream (Twitch and YouTube)
- 128 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Book: “The Digital Fourth Amendment: Privacy and Policing in Our Online World” by Orin Kerr
Guest Experts: See Event Details Below

RSVP at the event page below!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1055342033621614/

Do I Know You? | Nov 24th | 6:30pm-8pm

Below is the information for our upcoming meeting of Books, Boozes, and Brains:

Location: Strange Bird Indy and our live stream (Twitch and YouTube)
- 128 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Book: “Do I Know You?: A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination” by Sadie Dingfelder
Guest Experts: See Event Details Below

RSVP at the event page below!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1562178932310291/

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 Sciences
March for Science Indianapolis
Indianapolis Public Library
Strange Bird

Questions?

Contact Indiana Sciences at indianasciences@gmail.com.

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