Books and Coffee 2023

Everybody knows a great book from the past, whether it’s Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice or Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick.  But what are the great books of the present?  That’s the question the English Department’s Books and Coffee series has explored since 1951.  Every Thursday in February, a faculty member discusses a recent book that’s made some waves, something you may have heard of but haven’t gotten around to reading. This is your opportunity to hear expert commentary on a new book that is a vital part of contemporary print culture. 

Join us on three Thursdays in February 2023 for coffee, tea, hot cocoa, or other hot beverage in STEW 302. Doors open at 3:00 and the talks will run from 4:30-5:00 pm.

These books will be available at Von's Bookstore in West Lafayette and Second Flight Books in Lafayette.

For a list of past Books & Coffees (1951-the Present) click here.

Sponsored by the Department of English and the Purdue Student Union Board.

For more information on the 2023 program, contact Dorrie Armstrong Faculty Director.