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Colm Tóibín, «Long Island» Do. 24.10.-12.12.24, 8-mal,
Reading Group 17.30-19.00 h
Tóibín's novel «Brooklyn» was a hit and adapted for an Reformierte Kirchgemeinde
Oscar-nominated film. The sequel, «Long Island», picks Martinshof, Liestal
up years later. We shall watch «Brooklyn» before star- CHF 308.– exkl. Kosten Buch
ting to discuss the sequel. Level C1
S 405 0902
Andrea Bollinger, Dr.

Gertrude of Arabia: The Amazing Gertrude Bell Mi. 06.11.-27.11.24, 4-mal,
Famous Women 14.30-16.00 h
Gertrude Bell, historian, archaeologist, traveler and VHSBB, Basel
supporter of Arab independence was a woman in her CHF 160.–
own right. We shall have a closer look at her fascinating S 405 0903
life and legacy. Level C1
Andrea Bollinger, Dr.

Bernardine Evaristo’s «Mr Loverman» Mi. 15.01.-26.02.25, 7-mal,
Reading Group 18.00-19.30 h
With love, sympathy, and refreshing humour, «Mr Lover- Schulhaus Holbein II, Basel
man» portrays the pitfalls of social norms across cul- CHF 266.– exkl. Kosten Buch
tures and generations. We read sections of the book at S 405 0904
home and discuss them in class. Level C1
Simon Trüb, Dr.

Margaret Atwood, «Hag-Seed» Do. 16.01.-20.03.25, 8-mal,
Reading Group 17.30-19.00 h
A novel about freedom, revenge and forgiveness, and Reformierte Kirchgemeinde
the potential of literature. Participants are requested to Martinshof, Liestal
read parts of the text as preparation for the discussion CHF 308.– exkl. Kosten Buch
in class. Level C1
S 405 0905
Andrea Bollinger, Dr.

From Book to Screen – C. S. Forester, Mi. 15.01.-19.02.25, 6-mal,
The African Queen 18.00-19.30 h

We take a closer look at the strength of the written word VHSBB, Basel
and the strong physical visuals of the famous movie, star- CHF 234.–
ring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Level C1
S 405 0906
Andrea Bollinger, Dr.