ABOUT THE URBAN SOALCE BOOK LOVERS' CLUB:
The Urban Solace Book Lovers' Club for started in 2010 as a result of a meet-up of writers whose stories were published in the book "Chicken Soup for the Indian Teachers Soul" inspired by the energy of this experience "The Urban Solace Book Lovers' Club was born.
From there it has grown from strength to strength hosting its monthly meet on the second Sunday of every month. Over the years the club has hosted over 50 published authors to discuss their writings, and these writers were the best from Bangalore, India and around the world who have sought us out to experience this dynamic of our club. Today The Urban Solace Book Lovers' Club has a set of loyal supporters and a sterling reputation of being the longest running book club in the city in a cafe setting and is sought after by several writers from
Bangalore and across the country to be featured in our experience.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Of Mice and Men (1937) by John Steinbeck is a powerful novella set during the Great Depression. It follows two migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, as they struggle to survive in California while holding on to their dream of a better life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck (1902–1968) was an American novelist and Nobel Prize winner (1962), best known for portraying the lives of ordinary people and the hardships of working-class America. His major works include The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, and Of Mice and Men.
ABOUT THE CURATOR: Suresh Madhavan
Suresh Madhavan is a fiction enthusiast who fell in love with books during college. He enjoys diving into the worlds of authors like Graham Greene, John Updike, and Kurt Vonnegut.
While not as prolific a reader as he once was, he believes great stories are timeless and always worth discussing. With a knack for humor and introspection, he views book club discussions as a fun way to connect with people and share fresh perspectives.
When not reading, Suresh dabbles in writing and consults on English adaptations in vernacular theatre, blending storytelling with creativity.
Event Venue
Urban Solace Cafe: Bengaluru, 32, Hermit Colony Annaswamy Mudaliar Rd, Annaswamy Mudaliar Road Ulsoor, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560042, India, Bangalore
INR 300
