Big Read Kick-Off Event

The Purdue English Big Read is excited to announce the start of our 2026 season! This year's book is Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. To celebrate, we're hosting our Big Read Kick-Off Event on Thursday, September 10th, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the West Lafayette Public Library. Please join us to pick up a free copy of the book, enjoy tasty snacks, and hear Dr. Michael Johnston's lecture, 5 Things to Know About Klara and the Sun. You can learn more about Ishiguro and his work here and explore the resources the Big Read has already compiled here. We hope you'll join us for what promises to be a fun evening. Please feel free to forward this to anyone who might be interested in learning more about Klara and the Sun!