The Toni Morrison Reader: The Song of Solomon

The Mattapan Branch’s Toni Morrison Reader book club continues its six-month series with a discussion of *The Song of Solomon*. New members are welcome, and light snacks will be provided. The series explores Toni Morrison’s first five novels: *The Bluest Eye*, *Sula*, *Tar Baby*, *The Song of Solomon*, and *Beloved*.

The broader series will conclude with an author talk by Namwali Serpell about her book *On Morrison*. Serpell is a fiction writer, literary critic, and Harvard English professor; her essay collection was published on February 17, 2026, became a national bestseller, and received a cover review in the *New York Times Book Review*.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Showtimes: 2:00pm–3:00pm

Venue: Mattapan Branch, Alice W. Yancey Community Meeting Room, 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126

Tickets: Price not available

Registration: Registration is required on the event page. The page lists 23 seats remaining, with registration closing on November 21 at 2:00pm. The event description also says registration is recommended but not required.

Ages: Adults

Language: English

Accessibility: Disability accommodations and language services can be requested through the contact listed for the event. The library asks that requests be made at least two weeks in advance.

Contact: Koukouy, tchery@bpl.org, +1-617-298-9218