Reflections of a Great Books Road Warrior

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”― Marcel Proust

Summer 2016 marks my twentieth year as a Great Books professional learning consultant. During my second ...

Chicago Foundation for Women Using #HerVoice to Share Stories

“Contemporary culture has fallen in love again with storytelling. And women’s stories, in their beauty and complexity, have the power to shape minds and shift views.”

This quote appears at the beginning of the ...

Beverly Cleary Turns 100!

Bring on the toothpaste cake! NPR books published a lovely article about the popular ...

Shimer College Open House

Are you interested in a college with a Great Books curriculum? If so, register for an April 15 Open House at Chicago’s Shimer ...

Where Do You Call Home?

Did you notice the wording of my title? If you know anything about Great Books and our Shared Inquiry™ method of reading and discussion, you know we value good questions and pay careful attention to their wording. Same with the ...