2024-25 Book Selection
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
"In Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann revisits a shocking series of crimes in which dozens of people were murdered in cold blood. Based on years of research and startling new evidence, the book is a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, as each step in the investigation reveals a series of sinister secrets and reversals. But more than that, it is a searing indictment of the callousness and prejudice toward American Indians that allowed the murderers to operate with impunity for so long.
Grann, David. Killers of the Flower Moon the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI. Doubleday, 2017.
Book Access
The Appstate Library has an ebook copy, an audio book copy and a hard copy available for check-out.
Shared Reading Events
The Shared Reading/Courageous Conversations: Indigenous Experiences panel discussion & cultural experience, hosted in partnership with the Student American Indian Movement, took place on Monday, April 7, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Parkway Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union, followed by a reception featuring Lumbee cuisine. This thought-provoking panel discussion explored the challenges and opportunities of Indigenous experiences, highlighting unique tribal identities, economic development, community needs, personal career journeys, and provided practical advice for fostering greater understanding and support. You can find more information on the Courageous Conversations website.
A film screening of Killers of the Flower Moon took place in Greenbriar Theater in the Plemmons Student Union on Thursday, March 27th at 5 pm. This event was free and open to the public.
The Shared Reading Initiative
The Walker College of Business Shared Reading Initiative brings students, faculty and staff together to read and discuss a work on social and/or environmental sustainability. Ideally, the selected work will broaden student perspectives, open up important conversations and highlight ways business can help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The shared reading book is selected by the office of Global and Civic Engagement, with input from the Shared Reading Committee and/or the Sustainability Steering Committee.
Structure
Faculty and staff read the selected book over the summer. Faculty are encouraged to incorporate the book into their courses for the following academic year. The following academic year, business students read the selected book and attend a book discussion, either as part of their academic courses or as an optional personal enrichment activity.
Previous Selections
Spring 2024 Event
Questions?
Interested but want to find out more? Contact Meredith Church Pipes at churchmm@appstate.edu.