Burnaway is excited to kick off Open Book, our first editorial book club, with “Hothouse Bloom” by Austyn Wohlers, selected by Burnaway’s Editor and Artistic Director Courtney McClellan.

Courtney will lead a virtual book club on Tuesday, September 15 from 7-8PM EST. Learn more about “Hothouse Bloom” and Open Book at the link in bio! If you’re local to Atlanta and would like to attend our in-person book club, at Larakin on Wednesday, September 23 from 6-8PM EST (link also in bio). — Burnaway is excited to announce Open Book, our first editorial book club. Held in-person and virtually, Open Book is a literary program for curious readers who are interested in engaging with stories touching on both art and our coverage region of the South and Caribbean. At a time marked by AI-generated content and declining reading habits, Open Book serves as a space for critical thinking, thoughtful discussion, and gathering. Through this program, we hope to continue fostering a community of engaged readers across our coverage region and beyond.