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Every Wednesday we meet in the library and discuss a short story in English. Here we post best short stories by classic and modern authors for our meetings along with other relevant content and educational materials for English learners.

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The Daughters of the Late Colonel by Katherine Mansfield

11 March 2026 at 18:45 (MSK) at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr

Katherine Mansfield, a pivotal figure in literary modernism, transformed the English short story with her innovative and psychologically nuanced prose. Born in New Zealand, she moved to London in 1908, where she became associated with the Bloomsbury Group and developed a distinctive style marked by impressionistic detail, narrative ambiguity, and a deep exploration of human consciousness and social artifice. She was profoundly influenced by Anton Chekhov, and her best-known works are collected in Bliss (1920) and The Garden Party (1922).

In The Daughters of the Late Colonel, this subtle and haunting modernist story, Katherine Mansfield invites us into a world where silence speaks louder than words and the smallest decisions feel enormous. With delicate irony and psychological precision, she explores what remains after authority fades and routine is disrupted. When life finally opens a door, are we brave enough to step through it?

If you wish to participate in the discussion, read the story beforehand.

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"An Inﬁnite Summer" by Christopher Priest

04 March 2026 at 18:45 (MSK) at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr

Christopher Priest is a British science fiction writer whose works have become iconic among science fiction and fantasy fans. His work attracts readers with its depth of ideas, originality of images and unexpected plot twists. Among Priest's most famous works is the novel "The Prestige", which was filmed in 2006 by director Christopher Nolan.

The story "An Inﬁnite Summer" is a narrative about how one meeting can change your whole life. On a summer day in 1903, Thomas James Lloyd, a young student, realized that he had found true love. But the happiness was fleeting: a mysterious mechanism froze the moment, leaving the lovers trapped in time.
How does a guy feel when he watches the girl he loves the most in the world being there, but forever out of reach? How does the heart live, trapped in the infinity of the past? We will talk about this at the next meeting of the club.

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Violent Devotion by Gwen Mullins

25 February 2026 at 18:45 (MSK) at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr

Gwen Mullins worked in corporate America for nineteen years before coming to her senses and running away to write. Her stories and essays have been featured in New Ohio Review, African American Review, The Bitter Southerner, The New Guard, PANK, and Green Mountains Review, among others.

Violent Devotion is a story inspired by difficult to watch and comprehend news stories of crimes whose perpetrators never get what they deserve. How is it that such people exist among us and don’t get caught or called out before tragedy happens? Mullins with her realistic prose explores the very depths of familial ties and parental love faced with unanswerable questions.

If you wish to participate in the discussion, read the story beforehand. The language of the meeting is English.
The discussion starts at 18.45.

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I Bought a Little City by Donald Barthelme
18 February 2026 at 18:45 (MSK)

“So, I bought a little city and told everybody that nobody had to move…”
What would you do if you could buy an entire city? Plant trees? Improve housing? Rewrite the rules?
In Donald Barthelme’s brilliantly unsettling short story I Bought a Little City, one man does exactly that. But how far does benevolence stretch before it becomes tyranny? And what happens when desire meets the one thing money can’t buy?
This story is short but incredibly dense, absurd and darkly comic.

Donald Barthelme (1931–1989) was one of the most inventive voices of American postmodern fiction. Known for his sharp satire, fragmentation, and playful philosophical tone, he dismantled the language of authority and bureaucracy – often with humour that leaves you laughing and uneasy at the same time. His stories don’t preach, they provoke.

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"The Third Ingredient" by O. Henry

11 February 2026 at 18:45 at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr

The master of the short story, O. Henry, known for his unexpected plot twists and subtle humor, occupies a special place in the history of twentieth-century American literature. His works became a kind of standard of genre, inspiring many writers of subsequent generations.

"The Third Ingredient" is a touching and witty story about love, friendship, mutual help and the importance of making the right choice. Hetty and Cecilia's life is not going well – one lost her job, the other was left without inspiration and money. Their destinies intersect by chance, and soon each finds out that she lacks the main secret of cooking happiness. However, the real intrigue begins when a mysterious stranger appears in the hallway... Will he become a savior or ruin the girls' plans?

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"Forever and the Earth" by Ray Bradbury

04 February 2026 at 18:45 at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr

It is quite common among writers to dedicate their works to their colleagues in literature. Many authors seek to express gratitude to their predecessors or contemporaries who inspired their creativity. The American writer Ray Bradbury, who, in his own words, "graduated from the library" when he was twenty-eight years old, because he could not afford higher education due to poverty and had to draw all his knowledge from library books, is no exception. In a deep and touching story "Forever and the Earth" he pays tribute and admiration to his colleague Thomas Wolfe.

Imagine the world of the distant future. Unsuccessful writer, rich man and passionate book lover Henry William Field decided to embody the impossible: to revive the legendary writer T. Wolfe, so that he would write a novel about space travel. To do this, he invites a scientist, Professor Bolton, who has created a time machine capable of penetrating through centuries and epochs.…

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Feb 26, 2026, 07:07 AM

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Dear friends!

Our story discussion will be 4th of February.

Next Wednesday (28th of January) Svetlovka will be closed.

The story will be published later.

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Feb 19, 2026, 03:39 AM

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Jeffty is Five by Harlan Ellison

21 January 2026 at 18:45 at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr

“So … there’s this guy, his name is Ellison. Harlan Ellison.
He writes. Brilliantly.
He gives speeches. Brilliantly.
He sues people. They crossed a boundary.
He collects stuff. His house is a museum of culture, pop and otherwise.
He has several shelves full of awards.
He’s charming. Or he pisses people off. There is no inbetween.
That’s how most people know him.”
Foreword by David Gerrold from “A Lit Fuse: The Provocative Life of Harlan Ellison” by Nat Segaloff (2017)

Jeffty Is Five is a famous, award-winning short story by Harlan Ellison, renowned for its poignant exploration of childhood innocence, nostalgia, and the relentless march of time. It won the Nebula Award and The Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1977 and 1978 respectively, and was nominated for the 1978 World Fantasy Award—Short Fiction. The story was also voted in a 1999 online poll of Locus readers as the best short story of all time. So … what did happen to Jeffty?

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Feb 12, 2026, 12:32 AM

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Dark in the Forest, Strange as Time" by Thomas Wolfe

14 January 2026 at 18:45 at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr

Thomas Wolfe (1900–1938) was an American novelist and playwright, one of the representatives of the "lost generation". Despite his short life (the writer died at the age of 37), he managed to leave a rich creative legacy and made a significant contribution to American literature of the early twentieth century.

The story "Dark in the Forest, Strange as Time" is a deep reflection on human existence, connection with nature, the search for happiness and understanding of one's own destiny. In this short work, Thomas Wolfe creates a multi-layered narrative that touches on the eternal questions of being, love and loneliness.

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Feb 4, 2026, 12:34 PM

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“A Christmas Song" by Herbert Ernest Bates

24 December 2025 at 18:45 at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr

The work of the English writer Herbert Ernest Bates is appreciated for the deep psychology and scrupulous attention to detail. In his short stories, he skillfully combines a realistic vision of the world with a poetic perception of nature and the human soul, creating pictures of rural England full of beauty and melancholy.

The story "A Christmas Song" is a touching narrative that immerses us in the atmosphere of a provincial town on the eve of the holiday. Clara's life is filled with routine vocal lessons and work at a music shop. She dreams of experiencing the magic of Christmas among the gray everyday life. Once a young stranger comes to the shop with a request to find a song that he has heard only once. His shyness and sincere admiration for music touch the heroine…

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Just a reminder about Discussion TODAY

What do we talk about when we talk about feminism today?

What is feminism? Is feminism a socio-political movement? An ideology? A protest? “A stick with which to beat other women?” The other F-word?
New cultural trends continue to emerge, from online solidarity movements to the revival of certain “traditional” ideals, constantly reshaping how we imagine womanhood, equality, and relationships.

We'll explore how feminism is interpreted across different societies and generations; why it remains compelling for some and controversial for others; and whether the language of the movement still reflects the realities of women’s lives today. We'll also consider how social media simultaneously amplifies feminist ideas and fuels the backlash against them.

Regardless of your existing views or familiarity with the topic, this will be an open conversation aimed at exploring these ideas and what they reveal about the world we live in.

Friday, November 21 7 PM
Please register https://svetlovka.timepad.ru/event/3677064/

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Dec 6, 2025, 10:56 AM

Story discussionThe Ceiling by Kevin Brockmeier
03 December 2025 at 18:45 at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr
Kevin Brockmeier is an acclaimed American author known for his works of fantasy and literary fiction. He has published novels such as The Illumination and The Brief History of the Dead, as well as story collections including Things That Fall from the Sky, which features his award-winning short story The Ceiling. Brockmeier has received multiple O. Henry Awards and other literary honors and has taught at the Iowa Writers' Workshop. His writing often blends magical realism with deep emotional insight.

Kevin Brockmeier’s haunting and poignant short story The Ceiling is a tale of quiet desperation and looming, inexplicable doom. It explores the fragile dynamics of a young family as he masterfully balances melancholy and magical realism, inviting readers to come back over and over again to experience its subtle sorrow and tension.

If you wish to participate in the discussion, read the story beforehand.

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"Waiting Grounds" by James Graham Ballard
10 December 2025 at 18:45 at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr
British writer James Graham Ballard is considered one of the key figures of modern science fiction. He has an unconventional view of the genre: instead of the traditional adventure narrative, the author explores the psychological state of the characters and raises deep philosophical questions in his novels and short stories. Ballard's works often bring up the themes of human consciousness, perception of reality, and human interaction with the technological and natural environment.

Imagine a lonely explorer stranded on the edge of the universe, amidst the barren landscapes of an ancient planet. Arriving here, he witnesses unusual phenomena that disrupt the usual course of things. His former colleague is acting strangely, hinting at some secret hidden in the sun-scorched desert. But the more the main character tries to solve the mysteries of the past, the more he feels the presence of invisible forces watching him.

At the next club meeting, we will immerse ourselves in the exciting atmosphere of the story "Waiting Grounds" and try to find out the truth about the events unfolding on the mysterious planet Murak.

If you wish to participate in the discussion, read the story beforehand.

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Dec 6, 2025, 10:56 AM

Story discussion"Sweet Potato Pie" by Eugenia Collier
19 November 2025 at 18:45 at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrrEugenia Collier is a renowned American writer and educator who has gained recognition for her contributions to African-American literature. She is known for her realistic depiction of the lives of black people experiencing social and economic difficulties and facing racial prejudice.

The Civil War is over. A family of poor farmers is struggling to make ends meet and provide their children with a better future. Following Buddy, the protagonist of the story "Sweet Potato Pie", we will plunge into a world where simplicity and sincerity are valued more than material goods, and talk about the importance of family, supporting loved ones and preserving the memory of past events.
If you wish to participate in the discussion, read the story beforehand.

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Friday discussion What do we talk about when we talk about feminism today?

Conversations about gender and equality have become hard to ignore, yet increasingly difficult to make sense of. What is feminism? Is feminism a socio-political movement? An ideology? A protest? “A stick with which to beat other women?” The other F-word?
New cultural trends continue to emerge, from online solidarity movements to the revival of certain “traditional” ideals, constantly reshaping how we imagine womanhood, equality, and relationships.

In this meeting, we will explore how feminism is interpreted across different societies and generations; why it remains compelling for some and controversial for others; and whether the language of the movement still reflects the realities of women’s lives today. We will also consider how social media simultaneously amplifies feminist ideas and fuels the backlash against them.

Regardless of your existing views or familiarity with the topic, this will be an open conversation aimed at exploring these ideas and what they reveal about the world we live in.

The discussion will take place on Friday, November 21 and starts at 7 PM in the Svetlovka library. The language of discussion is English.

Please register https://svetlovka.timepad.ru/event/3677064/

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Dec 6, 2025, 10:56 AM

Story discussionHarrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut
26 November 2025 at 18:45 at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr
Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most distinctive and beloved American writers of the 20th century. A unique voice who blended satire, science fiction, and dark humor, he used his deceptively simple prose to explore the absurdities of war, technology, and the human condition. Drawing from his own experiences as a prisoner of war who survived the firebombing of Dresden, Vonnegut's work is often philosophical, deeply humanistic, and accepting of life's chaos. His most famous novel, Slaughterhouse-Five, is a testament to this style, but his sharp wit and moral clarity shine through all his work, including his brilliant short stories.

In his story Harrison Bergeron Vonnegut welcomes you to the ultimate utopia, where the Constitution guarantees that every citizen is perfectly average. The year is 2081 and everybody is finally equal. But what happens when someone refuses to be ordinary? After reading this story, you’ll never look at fairness the same way again.

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Mar 11, 2026, 01:42 AM

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The Daughters of the Late Colonel by Katherine Mansfield

11 March 2026 at 18:45 (MSK) at https://yandex.ru/maps/org/tsentralnaya_gorodskaya_molodyozhnaya_biblioteka_imeni_m_a_svetlova_molodezhny_mediatsentr/1386622662?si=radjefk8ephp56qy5qp8vynqrr

Katherine Mansfield, a pivotal figure in literary modernism, transformed the English short story with her innovative and psychologically nuanced prose. Born in New Zealand, she moved to London in 1908, where she became associated with the Bloomsbury Group and developed a distinctive style marked by impressionistic detail, narrative ambiguity, and a deep exploration of human consciousness and social artifice. She was profoundly influenced by Anton Chekhov, and her best-known works are collected in Bliss (1920) and The Garden Party (1922).

In The Daughters of the Late Colonel, this subtle and haunting modernist story, Katherine Mansfield invites us into a world where silence speaks louder than words and the smallest decisions feel enormous. With delicate irony and psychological precision, she explores what remains after authority fades and routine is disrupted. When life finally opens a door, are we brave enough to step through it?

If you wish to participate in the discussion, read the story beforehand.

⚡️⚡️Please don't forget to sign up on https://svetlovka.timepad.ru/event/3856894/