This November, the Golden Braid Books Community Book Club is reading Autobiography of Red: A Novel in Verse by Anne Carson. We have lots of copies in stock, so come on by and get yours today! Keep in touch with us throughout the month on our Instagram and Facebook pages, and then we’ll convene here at the Braid for our book club meeting to talk about the book, meet some new folks, and share some insights and mutual love of reading. About the Book: The award-winning poet reinvents a genre in a stunning work that is both a novel and a poem, both an unconventional re-creation of an ancient Greek myth and a wholly original coming-of-age story set in the present. Geryon, a young boy who is also a winged red monster, reveals the volcanic terrain of his fragile, tormented soul in an autobiography he begins at the age of five. As he grows older, Geryon escapes his abusive brother and affectionate but ineffectual mother, finding solace behind the lens of his camera and in the arms of a young man named Herakles, a cavalier drifter who leaves him at the peak of infatuation. When Herakles reappears years later, Geryon confronts again the pain of his desire and embarks on a journey that will unleash his creative imagination to its fullest extent. By turns whimsical and haunting, erudite and accessible, richly layered and deceptively simple, Autobiography of Red is a profoundly moving portrait of an artist coming to terms with the fantastic accident of who he is. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/november-book-club-autobiography-of-red-by-anne-carson

Join renowned historian Brent Ashworth for a captivating exploration into the life and legacy of Emily Dickinson through rare artifacts and personal mementos. This lecture will uncover the reclusive poet's world, offering new insights into her private correspondence, handwritten poems, and personal objects. Perfect for both poetry lovers and history enthusiasts alike, this lecture promises a unique glimpse into the mind of a literary icon. Thursday, November 21, 2024 7:00 PM Admission: $8 adults / $6 kids Hutchings Museum: 55 N Center St, Lehi Pay at the door or buy tickets in advance online here: https://jhutchingsmuseum.square.site/shop/admissions/4?page=1&limit=60&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

Join us for a mystical evening of Sufi poetry with local Rumi translator, Rasoul Shams. Whether you have been a lifelong Rumi devotee or are only recently discovering his poems, you are invited to come and learn about the healing you can find through his words. About Rasoul Shams: Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. He founded the Rumi Poetry Club in 2007. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/rumi-and-the-art-of-healing-a-mystical-evening-of-sufi-poetry-with-rasoul-shams

Join us for a mystical evening of Sufi poetry with local Rumi translator, Rasoul Shams. Whether you have been a lifelong Rumi devotee or are only recently discovering his poems, you are invited to come and learn about the healing you can find through his words. About Rasoul Shams: Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. He founded the Rumi Poetry Club in 2007. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/rumi-and-the-art-of-healing-a-mystical-evening-of-sufi-poetry-with-rasoul-shams

Join us for a mystical evening of Sufi poetry with local Rumi translator, Rasoul Shams. Whether you have been a lifelong Rumi devotee or are only recently discovering his poems, you are invited to come and learn about the healing you can find through his words. About Rasoul Shams: Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. He founded the Rumi Poetry Club in 2007. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/rumi-and-the-art-of-healing-a-mystical-evening-of-sufi-poetry-with-rasoul-shams