{"id":41455,"date":"2026-02-20T15:56:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T20:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&p=41455"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:59:35","slug":"bobcat-reads-how-to-read-a-book","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/bobcat-reads-how-to-read-a-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobcat Reads: How to Read a Book"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Bobcat Reads<\/a> will be discussing How to Read a Book<\/em> by Monica Wood from March 13, 2026, through May 15, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


In the next Bobcat Reads selection, How to Read a Book<\/em> by Maine author Monica Wood, this moving novel set in Portland, Maine, follows the lives of three strangers as they intertwine after a tragic accident. Violet, recently released from prison, seeks a fresh start with the help of her former book club mentor, only to cross paths with the man whose life she inadvertently shattered. It is a powerful story about the resilience of the human spirit, the search for forgiveness, and the transformative power of literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join our vibrant online Bobcat community to discuss and dissect our latest selection. With a two-month reading window for each book, you’ll have plenty of time to savor the story and join the conversation. Dive into your summer reading with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n