Book Club Complimentary to Attend Embark on a captivating journey into the world of words and stories with fellow book lovers who share your passion for the written page. Engage with fellow book enthusiasts, students, and scholars alike, fostering a vibrant intellectual community within the University Club. Book for March 2026 James by Percival Everett The Mississippi River 1861. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a new owner in New Orleans and separated from his wife and daughter forever, he flees to nearby Jackson’s Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father who recently returned to town. Thus begins a dangerous and transcendent journey along the Mississippi River. They work towards reaching free states and beyond. As James and Huck navigate the treacherous waters, each bend in the river holds the promise of both salvation and demise. And together, the unlikely pair embark on the most life-changing odyssey.