FREE
1:00-2:00 PM

The Gunn Memorial Library invites readers to explore The Gathering by Anne Enright—an extraordinary novel by one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary writers. Winner of the Man Booker Prize, Enright delivers a haunting and beautifully written portrait of family, memory, and the long shadows of the past.

When the nine surviving members of the Hegarty family come together in Dublin for the wake of their troubled brother, Liam, his sister Veronica is left to piece together the circumstances of his death—and the dark secret they share. As she journeys through generations of family history, Veronica confronts the forces of love, betrayal, and redemption that shape their lives.

With striking lyricism and psychological depth, Enright intertwines humor and heartbreak to create a bold, unforgettable story about how memory distorts truth and how the weight of the past can define us. The Gathering stands as a brilliant exploration of grief, inheritance, and the fragile bonds that hold families together.

Join us for an hour of discussion as we delve into this powerful and evocative work by one of Ireland’s most remarkable literary voices.

Registration is required.

Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/gml-friday-book-club-the-gathering-by-anne-enright/