Open to the public
No charge
Reservations required for each meeting.
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
SHORT STORY BOOK GROUP
Each moderated group will focus on an award-winning short story. Participants should have read the story and come ready to discuss. Whether new to short stories or an avid reader of them, this group will offer an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about literature and connect with other book enthusiasts.
Short Story: Quantum of Solace by Ian Fleming
In Quantum of Solace, Ian Fleming departs from his usual espionage thrills to deliver a quietly unsettling domestic drama. Told through a story shared over dinner in the Bahamas, James Bond becomes a listener to a tale of love turned cold and cruel, exploring the fragile minimum, the “quantum of solace,” needed to sustain a relationship.
Moderator: Alexander Ives
Alexander C. Ives is a consultant and multigenerational Palm Beacher who previously led the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach as its President. He served as a member of the Town of Palm Beach’s Architectural Review Commission from 2011-2022 and has served on its Landmarks Preservation Commission since 2023. He has also worked as journalist and occasionally writes columns for The Palm Beach Daily News. He is in the process of setting up an independent publishing house for neglected or out-of-print books.