Book Club: The Ugly History of Beautiful Things by Katy Kelleher.
Sun, May 18
|Unity in Edinboro
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Time & Location
May 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
Unity in Edinboro, 130 Meadville St, Edinboro, PA 16412, USA
About the event
This May, delve into a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of beauty, desire, and the hidden costs of the things we cherish with The Ugly History of Beautiful Things by Katy Kelleher.
Discussion Details:
In-Person Gathering: May 18 @ 12:30 PM at Unity in Edinboro
Online via Zoom: May 21 @ 8 PM (NYC time)
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In these captivating essays, Paris Review contributor Katy Kelleher examines humanity's obsession with beautiful objects—makeup, flowers, perfume, silk, and more—unveiling the darker histories behind their creation. From crushed beetles in lipstick to dangerous mines yielding shimmering jewels, Kelleher explores the hidden shadows behind the things we admire and desire.