Events › Cupertino Library Adult Book Discussion: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

This month, the Cupertino Library Adult Book Discussion Group will talk about the novel Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. (January 2024) Cyrus Shams is a poet grieving for his  Iranian-born parents, using alcohol and drug abuse to cope with his bereavement, straining  his relationships with everyone. Due to his mother's death in a plane crash caused by a United States Navy pilot, Cyrus has become obsessed with martyrs through history. Which leads to his acquaintance with Orkideh, an older painter foregoing treatment for her terminal breast cancer, and he realizes he has an opportunity to interview a living martyr.

The Cupertino Library Book Discussion Group is meeting one week earlier than usual this month due to the Juneteenth Holiday on June 19th. The meetings are usually on the third  Wednesday mornings at 11 am and third Thursday Evenings at 7pm in Room 201B Adults of all ages are welcome. All meetings are sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.

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