Book Group Meeting Details:

Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM (after service)

Location: UUFVB Library & via Zoom (link will be shared via email)

The UUFVB Book Group’s May selection is James by Percival Everett.

About the Book:

James by Percival Everett reimagines the classic American tale of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn through a bold and thought-provoking lens. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn, having faked his own death to escape his violent father, returns to town. The two embark on a dangerous and transcendent journey down the Mississippi River toward the elusive promise of the Free States and beyond. While many narrative set pieces from the original remain (floods, storms, unexpected deaths and treasures, and encounters with scam artists posing as the Duke and Dauphin…), Jim’s agency, intelligence, and compassion are illuminated in a radically new light. All are welcome to join!

To be added to the Book Group email list, please contact Val Cooke at valcooke@msn.com.