Wilson Museum Book Discussion – Tangleroot by Kalela Williams

Location: Hutchins Education Center 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine

Register for this book discussion here.

This month’s book: Noni Reid has grown up in the shadow of her mother, Dr. Radiance Castine, renowned scholar of Black literature, who is alarmingly perfect at just about everything. When Dr. Castine takes a job as the president of the prestigious Stonepost College in rural Virginia, Noni is forced to leave her New England home and, most importantly, a prime internship and her friends. She and her mother move into the “big house” on Tangleroot Plantation.

A Wilson Museum-inspired book discussion series.

There are all sorts of great books out there that can be connected to our museum and mission in some way – from how we think about museums, to encountering more about the cultures and objects we share through our exhibits, to fun ways to explore history. And rather than just read and think about these on her own, Executive Director Julia Gray wants to invite you all to read and talk about some of these books with her! The discussions will be offered both in-person and on Zoom.

Our 2025 book discussion series will contain three books:

• The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer | Tuesday, May 20

• The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters | Tuesday, September 16

• Tangleroot by Kalela Williams | Tuesday, November 18

Participation in all three is not required. Join whichever discussion piques your interest!