Summer Book Club: East of Eden
Details
"And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good," One of the many great quotes from this masterpiece, frequently considered among the greatest novels of all time. The author, John Steinbeck, viewed it as his magnum opus, pouring everything he knew about the human condition and the craft of writing into it. We're going to meet every other Thursday, bringing our favorite quotes or passages to share. We'll decide at each event when we'll meet next and where. We can even meet to just read. You can bring your own book or you can read it online (https://dn790002.ca.archive.org/0/items/east-of-eden_202007/East%20Of%20Eden.pdf) Who this is for: This is for you if love great books! Cost: buy something at the cafe or leave a tip. Nothing is being sold, and there's no hidden agenda, participation going forward is optional. LOCATION for To receive messages from me for LOCATION or other changes, be sure the setting for that is enabled (OR you can send me a message on this platform with your what's app number and I can send it there). Go to your account's Settings in Profile, find Push Notifications or Email Updates and make sure "Messages- Email me when someone sends me a message" is on. You can turn any of the other ones on or off Interesting but Unessential information: Nobel Prize winning author John Steinbeck often referred to East of Eden as his defining book.
You may also like
Butaca24: Screening of "Mi cielo, tu infierno"
An acclaimed Spanish drama explores human relationships, family conflicts and the search for truth, within a film series that promotes discussion and cinematic culture.
Film Class: Kieślowski’s Decalogue – Parts 7 & 8
Two key episodes of Kieślowski’s legendary Decalogue explore family secrets and postwar moral dilemmas through intimate stories set in late 20th century Warsaw.
Presentation of the book "Genealogies of the Inquisition of the Canary Islands"
An academic talk explores newly edited inquisitorial records from 16th‑century Gran Canaria, revealing family lineages, social control and religious surveillance in early modern island society.
Youth Gathering El Hierro + Gran Canaria
Beach games, seaside dinner and an afternoon of connection for young people from El Hierro and Gran Canaria, sharing experiences and creating new friendships.
Latin Thursday
Latin rhythms fill the dance floor with bachata workshop and late-night social dancing led by Nico and Ana, followed by DJ Nico mixing salsa, bachata and more.
Escala en Hi-Fi Rehearsals in Madrelagua
Regular rehearsals to prepare songs, choreography and staging for the Escala en Hi‑Fi show, a friendly space to gain confidence on stage and share creativity with others.