Historical novels tell interesting stories about a time and its people, requiring extensive research so the writing reflects history accurately. This class provides a one-hour look at the women’s movement in the US – from the Seneca Falls convention, through the 19th Amendment, to feminism in the mid-20th century— exploring their impact on modern times. In the second hour, we will continue with a discussion of the novel as contemporary literature. Readers and history buffs welcome! Participants should read Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Jo Garmus before class.