The Kelsey Book Club is designed to inspire 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 Greek mythology 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.
Each session will be led and moderated by knowledgeable experts, including faculty, staff, and graduate students from various departments at the University of Michigan.
2025–2026 Books: Myths and Their Legacies
Explore the lasting impact of the ancient world on our modern imaginations. The Kelsey Book Club returns for the 2025–2026 academic year with more feminist retellings, a new batch of expert moderators, and a romp through 19th-century Europe and the Middle East during the height of the archaeology craze.
| Date (Thursdays, 6:00–7:00 PM) | Book | Registration Deadline |
| September 18, 2025 | The Song of Achilles by Madeleine Miller | September 11, 2025 |
| October 16, 2025 | Ariadne by Jennifer Saint | October 9, 2025 |
| November 20, 2025 | Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman | November 13, 2025 |
| December 18, 2025 | Galatea by Madeleine Miller | December 11, 2025 |
| January 15, 2026 | The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood | January 8, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 | The Gentleman's Gambit by Evie Dunmore | February 12, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 | What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez | March 12, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 | Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez | April 9, 2026 |
