This book club will pair books together—one a classic novel and the other a contemporary novel. These novels will be paired according to theme, genre, and other characteristics. We will examine the “classic” novel and talk about whether it holds up: is it still a classic and what makes a “classic” classic? We will also talk about the contemporary texts and discuss if they have the makings of a classic. Dissecting stylistic and structural choices made by each author, we will talk about the effectiveness of each text and whether it highlights universal themes or resonates with broader issues and ideas.
Psychological Fiction – Book 1 – “Heart of Darkness” and “The Secret Sharer” 
Psychological Fiction – Book 2 – “The Drowned World” 
Survival Fiction – Book 3 – “Robinson Crusoe” 
Survival Fiction – Book 4 – “The Martian” 
Detective Fiction – Book 5 – “The Big Sleep” 
Detective Fiction – Book 6 – “Devil in a Blue Dress” 
Dystopian Fiction – Book 7 – “Animal Farm” 
Dystopian Fiction – Book 8 – “On Such a Full Sea”