Enjoy lively discussion of The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read title. The story follows the Ganguli family as they leave their lives and family in Calcutta behind and immigrate to America. Gogol Ganguli, their first born, stumbles as he searches for his identity in a blend of Indian and American cultures. Register in person at the Fiction Desk or by calling (847) 923-3140 starting Aug. 1.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
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