Great Chicago Books Club: Caroline Macon Fleischer’s A Play About a Curse

Author and theatre artist Caro Macon Fleischer's genre-bending novel, A Play About a Curse, is, at heart, a literary horror novel. The heroine, after all, propels us into action with a curse on her drama-school mentor. But the story is framed like a three-act play, complete with blocking and stage directions, all performed in the midst of equisite prose writing and expert plot building. The author will participate in a discussion of her book as part of our Great Chicago Books Club series. Kathleen Rooney, an extraordinary author in her own right, founded Rose Metal Press as a way to celebrate "literary works that move beyond the traditional genres of poetry, fiction, and essay to find new forms of expression." Kathleen will moderate the discussion with Caro; all in attendance will be encouraged to contribute questions and comments. It's an intimate setting and a rare opportunity to dive deeply into a special piece of literature. Food and drinks will be available. A copy of the novel, which launched on October 21, 2025, is included in the registration fee of $45. Much of the story takes place in Lincoln Park, not far from the home at which we will gather. Registration is now open.