We will be discussing our new book, "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. Were still early in the book, so it would be easy to catch up, if you're new. Abundance, a 2025 political and economic nonfiction book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, argues that America's crises in housing, energy, and innovation stem from manufactured scarcity rather than natural limits. ... Read more
This week, we will be meeting at the home of one of our members. If you are not known to the host of the Book Club, please look past this meeting, and consider joining us at our next meeting at a public venue (usually HyVee Papillion Community Room). Our current book is “Abundance”, by ... Read more
We will be discussing our new book, "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. We're still early in the book, so it would be easy to catch up, if you're new. Our current target for reading this week is to complete through Ch 3 "Govern." Abundance, a 2025 political and economic nonfiction book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, argues ... Read more
This month's Third Thursday brings us Orwell: 2+2=5, a 2025 documentary that feels tailor-made for this moment. Produced, written, and directed by Raoul Peck, the film follows the career of George Orwell — particularly the lessons of Nineteen Eighty-Four — tracing how his political observations continue to resonate in the face of contemporary authoritarianism. Damian ... Read more
We will be discussing our current book, "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. We're still early in the book, so it would be easy to catch up, if you're new. Our current target for reading this week is to complete through Ch 4 "Invent." Abundance, a 2025 political and economic nonfiction book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, argues ... Read more
Third Thursday — June 18th, 6:30 to 8:30 PM Film Screening: Three Identical Strangers In 1980, three 19-year-olds randomly discover they are identical triplets separated at birth. Their joyful reunion quickly becomes something far more troubling — a window into a secret scientific study that used them, without consent, as subjects in a nature vs. ... Read more
This week, we will be meeting at the home of one of our members. If you are not known to the host of the Book Club, please look past this meeting, and consider joining us at our next meeting at a public venue (usually HyVee Papillion Community Room). Our current book is “A History ... Read more
We will be discussing our current book, "A History of the World in 12 Shipwrecks" by David Gibbins. We're about halfway through, however each chapter stands alone, focusing on a specific point in time and a specific shipwreck. Our current target for reading this week is to complete through Ch 7 : "Viking Seafaring." ... Read more
This week, we will be meeting at the Hy-Vee Papillion Community Room. Our current book is “A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks" by David Gibbins. Are you looking to engage in thoughtful (and/or fun) discussions and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Omaha Metro Area Humanist Association’s Weekly Book Club! We gather ... Read more
This week, we will be meeting at the Hy-Vee Papillion Community Room. Our current book is “A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks” by David Gibbins. Are you looking to engage in thoughtful (and/or fun) discussions and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Omaha Metro Area Humanist Association’s Weekly Book Club! We gather every ... Read more
This week, we will be meeting at the Hy-Vee Papillion Community Room. Our current book is “A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks” by David Gibbins. The reading target for this meeting is Ch 9. Are you looking to engage in thoughtful (and/or fun) discussions and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Omaha Metro ... Read more
