G.T. Humanists Book Club: "I Cheerfully Refuse" by Leif Enger

We’ve selected our next read… it’s going to be "I Cheerfully Refuse," by Leif Enger. Here’s a blurb about it, from member Lin Foa:

"This book, a Washington Post Notable Book of the Year, has been described as “part sea adventure (Lake Superior), and part thriller, with a little magic along the way.” It’s set in the near-future, and in the midst of climate change and societal collapse, it manages to be hopeful, harrowing, and a love letter to books, reading, and sailboats. I found it beautifully written and thought provoking. It was an NWS presentation a few months ago, and is quite memorable."

Here’s a link to a recording of the National Writers Series event from April 2025 featuring Doug Stanton interviewing Leif Enger: https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/show/national-writers-series/2025-06-16/national-writers-series-leif-enger

We’ll be meeting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, at the home of Ben Shaw and Celia Villac, 15554 Center Road, Traverse City. RSVP to Ben and Celia at 231-463-5581.

Happy reading, everyone!

You may also like the following events from Grand Traverse Humanists:

• This Sunday, 7th September, 11:00 am, G.T. Humanists Bike Ride: Farm Club in Traverse City
• This month, 15th September, 06:00 pm, G.T. Humanists Meeting: Air Quality and Health in Traverse City

Also check out other Arts events in Old Mission, Literary Art events in Old Mission, Meetups in Old Mission.