Light refreshments will be served, and doors will open each evening at 6:15.
The Primary Texts program that launched Baker University’s literary salons just turned 10 years old. In addition, the spring 2026 literary salon was the 10th literary salon offered.
That kind of synergy calls for a celebration! This fall’s literary salons—yes, plural!—will provide a bit of a plot twist. Instead of one faculty member speaking about a favorite author, all 10 of the previous speakers will return to offer shorter talks. With five presenters speaking each night, these literary salons will feature all-new material and insights as the speakers share personal connections to their chosen authors. Each evening is designed to take listeners on a journey as speakers share how texts shape us, speak to social issues, and offer insights about how to live.
The popularity of past literary salons has been, quite frankly, astounding. For this celebration, we look forward to offering two literary salons to allow twice as many people to attend! For that reason, we ask each attendee to select only one of the two nights.
Tuesday (11/10) will feature Joanne Janssen on Lewis Carroll, Jessica Elam on Isaac Asimov, John Richards on J.R.R. Tolkien, Joe Watson on Ernest Hemingway, and Melanie Massey on Judy Blume.
Wednesday (11/11) will feature Robyn Long on Vincent Van Gogh, Will Duncan on Agatha Christie, Tamara Slankard on Toni Morrison, Nick Pumphrey on John Steinbeck, and Sara Crump on Julia Child.
Registration for the free event is required to save your seats! Sign up for one salon (yes, only one!) by clicking on one of the following links:
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