The Kelsey Book Club inspires conversation and community among individuals who share a passion for reading, mythology, and archaeology.
This monthly group is open to all adults with an interest in myths and the ancient world. Whether you are a Kelsey docent, a museum member, a U-M student or staff member, or a member of the community, we welcome you to join us for lively discussions and shared explorations!
2026–2027 Books
Explore the lasting impact of the ancient world on our modern imaginations. The Kelsey Book Club enters its third year with a new batch of myth retellings, a murder mystery with an archaeological bent, and a crawl through the corridors and colonial legacy of the British Museum.
| Date (Thursdays, 6:00–7:00 PM) | Book | Moderator | Registration Deadline |
| September 17, 2026 | Babylonia by Costanza Casati (2025) | Gabe Key, IPAMAA | September 10, 2026 |
| October 15, 2026 | Ghosts of the British Museum: A True Story of Colonial Loot and Restless Objects by Noah Angell (2024) | Laurel Fricker, IPAMAA | October 8, 2026 |
| November 19, 2026 | Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie (1936) | Caroline Everts, IPAMAA | November 12, 2026 |
| Winter break—no book club meetings! | |||
| January 21, 2027 | The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker (2018) | Lauren Alberti, IPAMAA | January 14, 2027 |
| February 18, 2027 | Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin (2008) | TBD | February 11, 2027 |
| March 18, 2027 | The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper (2021) | Elena Navarre, IPAMAA | March 11, 2027 |
| April 15, 2027 | Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi (2026) | TBD | April 8, 2027 |
