Read Smart Book Discussion - These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Wed Oct 01 2025 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

Oberlin Regional Library | Raleigh

NC State University Libraries
Publisher/HostNC State University Libraries
Read Smart Book Discussion - These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
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Join us to discuss this New York Times bestseller, a YA reimagining of Romeo and Juliet set in 1920s Shanghai.
About this Event

Join us to discuss this New York Times bestseller, a YA reimagining of Romeo and Juliet set in 1920s Shanghai. Booklist says, “Gong brings a high literary style and Shakespearean inspiration to a wholly unique world.” Our conversation will be led by Dr. Carl Young, associate professor of English Language Arts Education at NC State. You don’t have to read the book to attend – feel free to join us whether you’ve read the book or not. This book was selected to complement University Theatre’s production of , running October 23-November 2. 

Read Smart is a collaboration between the NC State University Libraries and Wake County Public Libraries. The book discussion is free and open to the public; reserve your spot.

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Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, United States

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