Singerfest Book Club: How to Participate

Surfside's Community Relations Board (CRB) invites you to the Book Club portion of Singerfest, a special celebration honoring Nobel Prize–winning author and former Surfside resident, Isaac Bashevis Singer. Readers and fans are invited to take part in a lively discussion led by Dr. Itzik Gottesman from the University of Texas at Austin exploring Singer’s timeless stories, rich in humor, mysticism, and human insight. The four stories that will be featured in the Book Club, "Gimpel the Fool," "Alone," "Old Love," and "The Last Demon," are part of The Collected Stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer. 

Residents and the public are welcome to participate on Sunday, November 16 at 5 p.m. in the Community Center Fish Bowl—come ready to read, reflect, and celebrate the enduring legacy of one of the 20th century’s greatest storytellers.

Limited Books Available as a Special Giveaway
Beginning at noon today, Friday, Oct. 31, the Town will offer a limited number of FREE copies of The Collected Stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer.

The limited copies will be available for pick up first come, first served at the Community Center front desk. Please note you must be a Surfside resident and present valid ID to obtain the complimentary book. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. One book per valid ID.

Other Ways to Participate
Non-Surfside residents can participate in the Book Club by reading along to their own personal copies of The Collected Stories.

Amazon users can obtain the book via Kindle through this link. Amazon – The Collected Stories. “Prime” users can engage a 30-day FREE trial of kindleunlimited to purchase the book for FREE. The book is $9.99 for Amazon users without kindleunlimited.

Whether you’re revisiting a favorite tale or discovering his work for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to share perspectives and connect with fellow, local literature lovers.