Welcome to the 37th year of the Great Short Stories (formerly Great Books) discussion group. Our group meets at the Keene Public Library on select dates (Check our online calendar for exact dates) starting at 2:00 p.m. and ending about 3:30 p.m. Our readings are from the following anthologies:

• The Best American Short Stories of the Century, ed. by John Updike and Katrina Kenison, c1999.
• The Penguin Book of the Modern American Short Story ed. by John Freeman, c2021

The library has copies of these books and can make copies of individual stories for program participants. 

Our discussions are dedicated to a close reading of the text, facilitated by a leader. We take turns acting as discussion facilitator. The leader does not act as a teacher, but poses questions that lead to a shared inquiry into the text's meaning and relevance. 

For a list of the Spring 2025 readings and meeting dates, or if you have questions please contact Amy Kraemer (603) 352-0157 

The New Hampshire Library Community is pleased to announce its READS-TO-GO Book Club Kits. These Kits include 15 copies of a discussable book, discussion questions, author biographies, and information on starting and keeping a book club energized. Check out the READS-To-Go Website to see what books are available, and then contact John Johnson at 603-352-0157 for assistance. 

• ALA Quick Start Guide for book groups
• Reading Group Guides
• Ten Tips for Starting & Running a Successful Book Club