The Reader’s Den at the New York Public Library will be featuring The Alienist as their discussion book this December. As stated in the novel’s introductory post this week, the three parts of the book will be discussed in turn over the coming weeks: next week’s discussion will feature Part I: Perception, the following week’s discussion will feature Part II: Association, and the final week’s discussion will feature Part III: Will. So, with the 20th anniversary of The Alienist’s publication taking place next year, why not take this opportunity to reacquaint yourself with Caleb Carr’s beloved psychological thriller and join the Reader’s Den in their discussion this month?
Don’t forget that aids to enhance your reading experience can be found throughout 17th Street. The complete timeline for The Alienist, with part and chapter numbers, along with a 40-question quiz to test your knowledge of the book can be found in The Alienist section; interactive maps featuring all The Alienist’s settings can be found in the Locations section; and a full character list (currently in the process of being expanded) can be found in the Characters section. Happy reading!
