Book Discussion of UW-Madison's Go Big Read "James"

Join us for discussion and perhaps dessert. Newcomers warmly welcomed.

In James, Percival Everett retells Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, an enslaved man who runs away to avoid being sold and separated from his family. As Jim and Huck journey down the Mississippi River, familiar events unfold—but this time, Jim’s strength, intelligence, and compassion take center stage. With sharp humor and powerful insight, Everett gives new life to a classic story, making James a standout work of modern American literature.

This book discussion is a collaboration between the Madison Public Library and the University of Wisconsin Madison's Go Big Read Program.