On the first eight Thursdays of the spring semester, professors from various departments of the University review books from the New York Times bestseller list.

The audience--townspeople as well as students, faculty, and staff--is noteworthy for its lively discussion. Students are encouraged to attend to hear stimulating reviews of important works of fiction and non-fiction and to meet an interesting group of people.

Right: Joyce Hicks, director of the VU Writing Center, reviews Joyce Carol Oates novel The Falls.