[You must read carefully the following group description if you consider joining.] Because this group is called a seminar, it has a much tighter structure than your typical meetup group. (See below the Wikipedia entry for Seminar.) We read privately and then discuss in a small group the very best short stories -- classics and contemporary ones -- as long as they are available online or in affordable book form.  We also read and discuss criticism, that is, commentaries on our selected stories and …

… (Film versions of books and or short stories will also be shown and discussed.) WARNING: Some reading content may be controversial, graphic, explicit, obscene, and/or profane We ask that all members approach the readings and discussions with appropriate maturity and respect for others. However, this group is not for the squeamish or easily offended.