I Read That Movie @ the Library: MY BRILLIANT CAREER

Join us for I Read That Movie @ the Library, our monthly page-to-screen book club. Read the selected book, then attend a screening of its film adaptation followed by a lively discussion.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Memphis Library Foundation, a limited number of new copies will be given away, and additional copies will be available for checkout at the 2nd floor Reference Desk at the Central Library.

The screenings (including popcorn, drinks, and snacks!) are typically held on the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. in Room L-56. Check the calendar for each month's selection and date. Even if you haven't read the book, you're welcome to join us for the film and conversation!

MARCH SELECTION: 

My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin

For March, we are reading My Brilliant Career, a 1901 novel by Australian writer Miles Franklin, published when she was just 21. After her death in 1954, her estate funded the Miles Franklin Literary Award, and she also lends her name to the Stella Prize--two of Australia's most prestigious literary honors. The novel is considered a cornerstone of Australian literature for its authentic portrayal of life in the bush during a time when Australian national identity was being forged. It is also a classic of women's literature, featuring the strong-willed Sybylla (loosely based on Franklin), who seeks independence and a career of her own rather than the limited roles expected of women at the time.

The 1979 film adaptation helped launched the careers of esteemed director Gillian Armstrong and actors Judy Davis and Sam Neill, earning numerous nominations and awards, including recognition from the Academy Awards, BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and the Cannes Film Festival.