​The Wild Gentleman Book Club - June

​After a short, fun detour with Nick Offerman in May, we're back to the book we'd originally planned: Niall Williams' John. This one is a real shift in tone from last month — quieter, heavier, and more interior. It's the kind of book that rewards a slow read and an honest conversation, which is exactly what this group does well.

​We will be meeting on a Tuesday/Wednesday, June [DATE TBD] at 6 PM at [LOCATION TBD].

​Each month, our community of thoughtful men has been growing — exploring literature, wisdom, and what it means to live with purpose. These in-person meetings are an essential element of The Wild Gentleman, and so far, they've delivered the kind of supportive community of men I envisioned when I started this last summer.

​The idea behind The Wild Gentleman is to bring men together in person to engage with complex ideas through good books. Our previous meetings have created space to dive deeper into character, relationships, and growth.

​The book for June is Niall Williams' John. We'll be discussing it at our June meetup.

​About This Month's Book: John by Niall Williams

​Niall Williams is an Irish novelist with a quiet but devoted following — best known recently for This Is Happiness. He writes about faith, memory, and aging in a way that is severe but beautiful.

​John is a bit different than our prior reads, with a serious religious bent. Williams reimagines the life of John the Apostle in his final years — an exiled old man living out his final days, wrestling with how age changes faith and memory. It's literary, well-written, and quietly devastating. Not a beach read. Worth every page.

​For a group like ours, the book opens up some unusually rich territory: what it means to keep beliefs as the body fails and the world moves on; how memory becomes its own kind of devotion; what an old man owes the people who came after him, especially those seeking revelation or mentorship. You don't have to be religious to find something in this.

​The Wild Gentleman Book Club brings men together for conversations that matter. Real discussion about character, purpose, and what it means to live thoughtfully.

​Our monthly gatherings have grown into something rare: a space where men can ask hard questions, challenge ideas, and build genuine community through literature.

​What to expect:

• ​Thoughtful discussion of John

• ​Connection with men seeking wisdom and community

• ​An environment that values questions over answers

• ​Good conversation over good food and drinks

​What Past Attendees Say

​"We're starved for connection and meaning because we spend our time in the shallows. The Wild Gentleman invites us to go deeper, with people looking to do the same."

​"It starts with the books… and ends at a table of thoughtful men, sharing their own stories and ideas."

​About The Wild Gentleman

​We explore thoughtful masculinity through four core values: Love, Adventure, Wisdom, and Community. Our book club embodies all four — the adventure of tackling challenging literature and meeting new people, the wisdom found in great stories, the love required for vulnerable conversation, and the community we build together.

​Location: [TBD] When: Wednesday, June [DATE TBD], 2026, at 6:00 PM What to bring: An open mind and willingness to engage

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​Come as you are. Let's read, think, and grow together.

​New to the group? Perfect. These conversations are designed for everyone — whether you've read every word or just the back cover. The book is the starting point. The conversation is what matters.

​Questions? Contact [email protected]