The Return | Author: Hisham Matar | October 27, 2025
When Hisham Matar was a nineteen-year-old university student in England, his father went missing under mysterious circumstances. Hisham would never see him again, but he never gave up hope that his father might still be alive. Twenty-two years later, he returned to his native Libya in search of the truth behind his father’s disappearance. The Return is the story of what he found there.
The International Book Club features books by international authors that will take you into worlds and lives around the globe. We delve into mysteries, novels, and folklore influenced by traditions old and new, varied societies, and the passions of creative individuals. Through facilitated discussions, we share a love of reading and learn about diverse cultures. We interpret perspectives and reveal parables. Most of all, we have fun.
Guests are welcome to attend one meeting before being asked to join Upstate International.
The Book Club gathers once per month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Mondays, August through June. Meeting locations are currently to be determined. Light meals, snacks, and beverages may be purchased during meetings. For more information, email us! ([email protected]) And be sure to sign up for our weekly eBlast to be notified of any changes in the schedule and meeting location.
Coming Next:
Threads of Life: A History of the World through the Eye of the Needle | Author: Clare Hunter | December 1, 2025