About this Event
The Major Works Book Club of Toronto
Join fellow enthusiasts to read and discuss the greatest works of literature. We will explore authors such as Cervantes, Tolstoy, Oscar Wilde, Dante, Hemingway, Bulgakov, and Sartre, among many others, examining their stories, ideas, and timeless explorations of love, passion, and the human experience. We read, we question, we debate—and we discover together.
February Selection: A Farewell to Arms
Set during World War I, Hemingway’s novel follows Frederic Henry, an American ambulance officer in the Italian army, and Catherine Barkley, an English nurse coping with grief. Against the chaos of war, their relationship becomes a fragile refuge—one that tests love, meaning, and resilience in an unpredictable world.
Spare, powerful, and deeply human, A Farewell to Arms is not a story about heroes, but about how ordinary people confront uncertainty, loss, and hope. Nearly a century later, its themes remain as relevant as ever.
📚 How to get the book
- Toronto Public Library (print, ebook, audiobook)
- Libby App – borrow free digital books with your library card
- YouTube – free audiobook available
- Amazon – print and ebook editions
📖 Our 2026 Reading Schedule
- Book 1: A Farewell to Arms – Ernest Hemingway
Sunday, Feb 22 | 1:00–2:30 PM - Book 2: The Sea-Wolf – Jack London
Sunday, March 29 | 1:00–2:30 PM - Book 3: The Misanthrope – Molière
Sunday, April 26 | 1:00–2:30 PM
We look forward to meeting you and sharing a thoughtful, engaging conversation around some of the greatest books ever written.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hannah's Cafe and Bakery, 1822 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
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