ASU Book Group: 'Mindscape of the Land' by Ryan Mores

The ASU Book Group's April 2025 reading selection is “Mindscape of the Land: A Poetic Journey Through Nature and Self,” by Ryan Mores, a senior program manager on the College of Global Futures Lifelong Learning team. The book group is open to all in the ASU community and meets monthly from noon to 1 p.m. with two different options for attendance: either in-person at Hayden Library, room 317* or virtually on Zoom. Register to attend in person or to receive a Zoom link.

In-person attendees are invited to join the author for lunch after at the University Club, no-host.

Haven't read the book? Come anyway! Authors are always present.

*Note new in-person location for 24-25.

Synopsis

In this debut poetry collection, Ryan Mores invites readers on an adventure to explore the connection between nature and self. Written while traveling through diverse landscapes, each poem brings its own unique spirit of insight into the cosmic dance of life. With seeds of reflection, you will gain a glimpse into the playful yet divine teachings of Mother Nature.

About the book group

The ASU Book Group meetings and selections for 2024–25 are:

• Oct. 24 - "License to Travel" by Patrick Bixby

• Nov. 21 - “Elvis and the Colonel” by Marshall Terrill

• Dec. - no meeting

• Feb. 27 - "My Heart Is Bound Up with Them” by David Martinez

• Mar. 27 – TBD 

• Apr. 24 – “Mindscape of the Land” by Ryan Mores

The ASU Book Group is sponsored as a community outreach initiative hosted in partnership between the Department of English and ASU Library.