Mission Impossible is EPL’s reading program where we discuss a challenging novel(s) from October-May.
The 2024-2025 book is The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu, translated by Royall Tyler.
Questions? Want to register for a group? Contact Heather Ross at hross@cityofevanston.org
Reading Schedule, Prompts and more
Monthly Group
- Monthly Group Reading Schedule
- Monthly Discussion Prompts: October | November | December | January
Every Other Month Group
- Every Other Month Reading Schedule
- Every Other Month Discussion Prompts: October | December
Two Meetings Group
- Two Meetings Group Reading Schedule
- Two Meetings February Prompts & May Prompts (coming later)
Get the book
We will be reading the unabridged version of The Tale of Genji, translated by Royall Tyler.
- Library print book (these books will be renewed for you through May)
- Library eBook on Libby
- Library eAudiobook on Libby, eAudiobook Volume 1 and eAudiobook Volume 2
Please note: eAudiobook is the Dennis Washburn translation, but both translations are excellent. Comparing the different translations will add to our discussions.
Want to purchase the book?
BUY LOCAL! Receive a 10% discount (coupon code: MISSION10) online or in person at Evanston’s Bookends & Beginnings Bookstore at 1620 Orrington Ave. Find book to purchase here
View the list of previous Mission Impossible books here