Jun 14 2026 to Jun 14 2026 11:30 a.m.

Where

Urban Solace

32, Annaswamy Mudaliar Rd, Ulsoor 560042

Event Description

EVENT: THE URBAN SOLACE BOOK LOVERS’ CLUB MEET - JUNE 2026
BOOK UNDER REVIEW:   
DATE: 14-6-2026
TIME: 11.30 am to 1 pm
ENTRY: FREE
VENUE: URBAN SOLACE – CAFÉ FOR THE SOUL
ADDRESS: 32 ANNASWAMY MUDALIAR ROAD, BANGALORE 560 042 (OPPOSITE ULSOOR LAKE, NEXT TO TAMIL SANGAM)
FOR MORE INFORMATION /  TABLE BOOKING AND HOW TO BECOME A PART OF THE CLUB CALL: 
98450 13055 / 99450 22177 
or Follow us on Facebook: Urban Solace – Café for the Soul & Instagram: myurbansolace
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE ON BOOK MY SHOW AND DISTRICT
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ABOUT THE URBAN SOALCE BOOK LOVERS' CLUB:
The Urban Solace Book Lovers' Club for started in 2010 as a result of a meet-up of writers whose stories were published in the book "Chicken Soup for the Indian Teachers Soul" inspired by the energy of this experience "The Urban Solace Book Lovers' Club was born. From there it has grown from strength to strength hosting its monthly meet on the second Sunday of every month. Over the years the club has hosted over 50 published authors to discuss their writings, and these writers were the best from Bangalore, India and around the world who have sought us out to experience this dynamic of our club. Today The Urban Solace Book Lovers' Club has a set of loyal supporters and a sterling reputation of being the longest running book club in the city in a cafe setting and is sought after by several writers from Bangalore and across the country to be featured in our experience.

ABOUT THE BOOK: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men (1937) by John Steinbeck is a powerful novella set during the Great Depression. It follows two migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, as they struggle to survive in California while holding on to their dream of a better life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John Steinbeck

John Steinbeck (1902–1968) was an American novelist and Nobel Prize winner (1962), best known for portraying the lives of ordinary people and the hardships of working-class America. His major works include The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, and Of Mice and Men.

ABOUT THE CURATOR: Suresh Madhavan

Suresh Madhavan is a fiction enthusiast who fell in love with books during college. He enjoys diving into the worlds of authors like Graham Greene, John Updike, and Kurt Vonnegut.

While not as prolific a reader as he once was, he believes great stories are timeless and always worth discussing. With a knack for humor and introspection, he views book club discussions as a fun way to connect with people and share fresh perspectives.

When not reading, Suresh dabbles in writing and consults on English adaptations in vernacular theatre, blending storytelling with creativity.