Significant Short Fiction Discussion Group

Significant Short Fiction Discussion Group

– Third Wednesday of the month, 2:00 to 3:30pm

This group currently meets on the third Wednesday of every month to discuss short stories.  Readers are working their way through The Penguin Book of the Modern American Short Story (edited by John Freeman). Physical copies are available at the library.

New attendees are always welcome!


April Meeting: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – 2:00-3:30 PM – Lower Level Meeting Room, Melrose Public Library (69 W Emerson St) – In-person Meeting

Please register online for the April meeting!

April short stories being discussed:

  • A Temporary Matter by Jhumpa Lahiri
  • The Penthouse by Andrew Holleran

Please contact Erin at melcirc@noblenet.org if you have any questions or have questions about how to get the stories.