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The Upper Valley Mountain Literature Society is a book group aimed at addressing themes of humanity, survival and perseverance (among others) through the specific lens of mountain and outdoor themed literature. Meetings are held in the community room of the Tunbridge Public Library. Check the blog for specific information about the material for each meeting.

Everybody is welcome to attend meetings, and no prior knowledge of mountains or mountain terminology is required. Mountain literature is an incredibly inspiring and engaging genre, and absolutely everyone is capable of enjoying any one of the hundreds of extremely well written books that are a part of it.

For more information, email wrifro@gmail.com

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