The Newport Art Museum invites adults to participate in Museum Reads, their monthly art-themed book discussion group. Designed for anyone interested in exploring art, artists, and the themes connected to current exhibitions, this welcoming group meets every third Thursday at 12:00 PM, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. Whether you’re looking for an engaging virtual lunch break, inspiration during downtime, or lively in-gallery discussions, Museum Reads has something for everyone.
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Book: Murder at Vinland by Alyssa Maxwell
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
In “Murder at Vinland,” set in August 1901, readers join protagonist Emma at a Rhode Island Audubon Society fundraiser at Vinland, a Viking-inspired seaside home owned by her relative, Florence Vanderbilt Twombly. With guest of honor Edith Roosevelt, wife of Vice President Theodore Roosevelt, Emma notices intriguing contrasts between the setting’s warrior-themed décor and the gentle advocacy for bird protection. The atmosphere quickly shifts from genteel to mysterious.
Museum Reads is free for Museum Members and $5 for non-members. Registration is required to receive updates and virtual attendance details. For last-minute virtual participation, please contact the front desk at 401-848-8200.
About the Author:
Alyssa Maxwell, author of The Gilded Newport Mysteries and A Lady and Lady’s Maid Mysteries, brings her passion for history and intricate puzzles to her novels. With a background in editing and a lifelong ambition to write fiction, Maxwell’s extensive travels in New England, Great Britain, and Ireland have deeply influenced her work. She is actively involved with the Mystery Writers of America, Florida Romance Writers, Sisters in Crime, and Novelists Inc.
