Cover of William Faulkner's novel The Sound and the Fury in front of greenery

Starting Monday, January 31, we will spend eight weeks (skipping Presidents' Day on February 21) reading and discussing William Faulkner's 1929 novel, The Sound and the Fury. Jay Watson, Howry Professor of Faulkner Studies at the University of Mississippi, will facilitate four of the sessions. The other sessions will be facilitated by Suzanne Marrs, professor emerita at Millsaps College and Welty's friend and biographer.

Discussions take place virtually at noon (Central Time) on Zoom. If you have not participated in a previous book club, email info@eudoraweltyhouse.com to request the Zoom link. If you have participated in a previous #WeltyatHome book club, you are already signed up to receive the link.

READING SCHEDULE:

Week 1 - Monday January 31 - The Sound and the Fury Part 1

Week 2 - Monday February 7 - The Sound and the Fury Part 1

Week 3 - Monday February 14 - The Sound and the Fury Part 2

Monday February 21 - Off for Presidents Day

Week 4 - Monday February 28 - The Sound and the Fury Part 2

Week 5 - Monday March 7 - The Sound and the Fury Part 3

Week 6 - Monday March 14 - The Sound and the Fury Part 3

Week 7 - Monday March 21 - The Sound and the Fury Part 4

Week 8 - Monday March 28 - The Sound and the Fury Part 4

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Monday, April 13

Starting Monday, January 26, at noon CST, we will spend the next few months reading and discus

Wednesday, April 15
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Friday, April 17
Celebrate Eudora’s 117th birthday with us! The festivities begin Friday, April 17 with free tours of the Welty House, free cupcakes on the Side Porch, and free crafts in the Visitor Center all day.
Saturday, April 18
Celebrate Eudora’s 117th birthday with us! The festivities begin Friday, April 17 with free tours of the Welty House, free cupcakes on the Side Porch, and free crafts in the Visitor Center all day.
Wednesday, April 22
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Wednesday, April 29
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Wednesday, May 6
Join us on Wednesday, May 6 for Kathryn Stockett in conversation with Mississippi Book Festival Execut
Wednesday, May 6
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Wednesday, May 13
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Wednesday, May 20
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Wednesday, May 27
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Thursday, May 28
Join us on Thursday, May 28 for an event with Jesmyn Ward and Ebony Lumumba for Ward'

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