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Humanities Book Group

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

2025-12-04 19:00:00 2025-12-04 20:00:00 America/Denver Humanities Book Group Reading & discussion event led by a humanities scholar. Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

Thursday, December 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-04 19:00:00 2025-12-04 20:00:00 America/Denver Humanities Book Group Reading & discussion event led by a humanities scholar. Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

Brigham City Library

Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

Reading & discussion event led by a humanities scholar.

Selected Readings on the Japanese American Experience: A monthly reading and discussion group focusing on topics in history, culture, and the humanities. The group typically meets first Thursdays at 7 pm and is led by guest scholars. Pick up a copy of each month's book from the front desk. Click here to go to the website for the Brigham City Library's Humanities Book Group.

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

Scholar: Susan Grayzel, PhD, USU

Book Cover for Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Book Description:

Set in the ethnic neighborhoods of Seattle during World War II and Japanese American internment camps of the era, this debut novel tells the heartwarming story of widower Henry Lee, his father, and his first love Keiko Okabe.

Series Frequently asked questions:

  • I can't make it in person, can I attend via Zoom? Yes. A Zoom link is available by request. Please contact the library, 435-723-5850, at least 24 hours before the event to get a link.
  • How do I join the Book Group? Come to an event. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of the discussions.
  • How do I get a book? A limited number of books are available for group members to borrow at the library's circulation desk. No library card necessary.
  • Do I have to read the book in order to come to the discussion? No. Reading the book will certainly enhance your experience in the discussion and prepare you for talking points, but all are welcome no matter how much (or how little) of the book they have read.
  • Can I borrow a copy to read after the discussion? Yes. As group members turn in their books, those books may be borrowed by others.

AGE GROUP: | General | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Book Group |

TAGS: | Humanities |

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