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Events Around the Country​

This is a rundown of upcoming Great Books events in the United States and Canada. Most of these are organized by Great Books Regional Councils; some are organized by related organizations. Click the links for further details and to register for the events.

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  • November 7-9: Philadelphia Great Books Fall Institute (Wallingford, PA)

    • Theme: Growing Up.

    • Readings: Claire Keegan, Foster; William Faulkner, The Bear; Marguerite Duras, The Lover; Helen DeWitt, The Last Samurai.

  • November 15-16: San Francisco Great Books Poetry Weekend (Zoom)

    • Theme: Pastoral Verse.​

  • February 28, 2026: San Francisco Mini-Retreat (Zoom)

    • Readings: Percival Everett, Telephone; Maylis de Kerangal, Eastbound.

  • April 17-19, 2026: San Francisco Great Books Asilomar Weekend (Pacific Grove, CA)

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Some Universities and Colleges that Offer a Great Books Curriculum
A sample of the many schools with curriculum incorporating Great Books and Shared Inquiry 

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