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UPCOMING AUTHORS & BOOKS

BOOK PURCHASES
Consistent with our community support for literacy, we encourage our members to shop locally. 

In Scottsdale, Anticus, a supporting bookstore, is offering a 20% discount to Literary Society members for all this season’s titles. When checking out, you will need to mention your affiliation with the Literary Society. You may also call (480) 483-5663 to place your order for pick-up or delivery (postage covered by purchaser).


Calendar & REGISTRATION


Mark your calendars for the 2025-2026 Season event dates below! Download the 2025-2026 Schedule of Authors here. 

November 4-7,2025

Colm Tóibín, Long Island

January 13-16, 2026

Yangsze Choo, The Fox Wife

February 10-13, 2026

Adam Higginbotham, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space

March 10-13, 2026

Claire Messud, This Strange Eventful History

April 14-17, 2026

Harriet Constable, The Instrumentalist


Luncheon Schedule

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
(time changes, which are rare, are emailed the week before)


Tuesdays in Paradise Valley
Wednesdays in Scottsdale
Thursdays in Tucson

Fridays in Paradise Valley


Passion and purpose for literary enlightenment in Arizona

Literary Society of the Southwest


MISSION

Celebrate contemporary literature and authors and promote the cause of literacy in Arizona.

VISION

Bring the joy and lifelong benefits of reading to all! 



(480)658-0539 · Email us 
4980 S. Alma School Rd, Ste A2-510
Chandler, AZ 85248

Federal Tax ID: 20-2868229

Type of Organization: 501 (c)(3) nonprofit


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