Looking for a way to read some good books and connect with your colleagues? Participate in Shelf Indulgence!
We'll set a theme and make suggestions of possible readings - you make the final pick of what you want to spend your precious reading time on. Open to St. Kate's staff and faculty and co-sponsored by the St. Kate's Bookstore and the Library and Archives.
Join us once a month from 4:00-6:00 pm. Themes and locations vary:
August 6th @ King Coil Spirits
Past Themes & Locations
September 12, 2023 @ Centro Highland Park
Theme: Back to Campus!
October 10, 2023 @ Lake Monster Brewing
Theme: Spooky books by BIPOC Authors
November 14, 2023 @ Arbeiter Brewing
Theme: Indigenous Authors
January 9th, 2024 @ Wandering Leaf
Theme: Just....’BEACH’
Suggestions from the Bookstore
February 13th, 2024 @ Dual Citizen Brewing Co.
Theme: Books by Black Women & Non-Binary Authors
Suggestions from the Bookstore
March 12th, 2024 @ Location: Venn Brewing Company
Theme: Myths Retold (Bonus: Written By Women!)
Suggestions from the Bookstore
April 9th, 2024 @ Venn Brewing Company
Theme: Books by Arab & Arab American Authors
Suggestions from the Bookstore
May 7th @ Centro Highland Park
June 4th @ Urban Growler
Theme: Books by Roxanne Gay
see separate "June Special" box for suggestions
July 9th @ Bad Weather Brewing
Please RSVP so we know about how many people to plan for:
For ASL interpreting, please email interpretingservices@stkate.edu.
In honor of Roxane Gay's visit to the O'Shaughnessy on June 8th, we have decided to adjust the June Shelf Indulgence date:
Read a Roxane Gay book or essay of your choice and we'll discuss!
FAQs
Q: I can’t make all of the dates. Can I just come to one or two?
A: Definitely! Schedules get busy - join as you are able.
Q: What if I can't arrive right at 4?
A: That's okay too! Latecomers are welcome.
Q: I didn’t finish the book I planned to read. Can I still come?
A: For sure! Come for the company and to get more suggestions of other books to read.
Q: I’m in! Where can I get the books?
A: So many options:
Check the St. Kate's Library & Archives catalog (and/or browse Libby directly for ebooks & audio!)
Order directly through Lydia at the Campus Bookstore for 20% discount off your purchase (takes about a week if not in stock)
Off campus options include the St. Kate’s Bookshop (shipping takes up to two weeks) & Libro.fm (instant audiobooks)
You can also check with your public library or local bookseller!
Feel free to reach out to Lydia Fasteland from the Bookstore or Lizzy Tegeler from the Library with any questions!
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