CS Lewis Series
Thursdays, September 2025 - February 2026, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Best known for The Chronicles of Narnia, CS Lewis (1898-1963) was a British writer, scholar, and theologian well respected for his works on Christian apologetics and imaginative fiction. A professor at both Oxford and Cambridge, Lewis is renowned for his ability to blend intellect, faith and storytelling. He has left a lasting impact on literature, Christian thought, and popular culture, inspiring generations of readers with his clarity, imagination and moral insight.
When you join us for the CS Lewis series, you’ll receive:
All 5 events held at The Red House with custom designed drinks and seasonal delicious dessert.
Copies of the 5 books that will be read as part of the events.
Opportunity to build community with a group of amazing humans.
First access to all new events.
There are only 15 seats available, so don’t delay in booking your spot.
What Books We’ll Be Reading
Events of this series:
9/4/25 - Out of the Silent Planet
10/2/25 - The Great Divorce
11/6/25 - The Problem of Pain
1/8/26 - Till We Have Faces
2/5/26 - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Want to join an event but not the whole series?
Tickets are also available for each individual event! Though you’ll save money signing up for the whole series - all five events for $175 - you can also sign up for single events at $40 a ticket.
Grab your spot in the series, or individual events.
CS Lewis Series secures your spot at all five events, and everything that comes with each of those. You will get delicious drinks and dessert every time we gather, hard copies of all five of the books we will be reading, and a great community of humans.
September 4, 2025 - 7-8:30 pm
Dr. Elwin Ransom, a Cambridge academic, is abducted and taken to the planet Malacandra, which he knows as Mars. As he navigates its alien landscapes and civilizations, Ransom discovers his home planet Earth is known as the 'silent planet,' its tragic story known throughout the universe.
October 2, 2025 - 7-8:30 pm
A man boards a mysterious bus that travels between a dreary, ghostly city and a bright, solid land where he witnesses others confronted with the choice between heaven and hell. Along the way, he discovers how easily people cling to illusions rather than embrace eternal joy.
November 6, 2025 - 7-8:30 pm
For centuries people have been tormented by one question above all: If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer in pain? CS Lewis offers compassionate insight, wisdom and hope in this philosophical work.
January 8, 2026 - 7-8:30 pm
Following Orual's haunting journey, the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche is reimagined through the lens of moral development.
February 5, 2026 - 7-8:30 pm
They open a door and enter another world, the secret country of Narnia known only to Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy. There, they discover magic, meet Aslan the Great Lion, and in the blink of an eye their lives are changed forever.
Testimonials
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"I was reluctant to read our 2nd book...but now that I am done reading it, I am glad I did it. Thank you for pushing my boundary."
-Gayl
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“Red House Reads events are like no other book group I’ve experienced! The meals Jessica prepares are beyond fantastic, and segue into wonderful conversation with people of varying backgrounds. I never enjoyed ‘book clubs’ before finding Red House.”
-Jen
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“I have never experienced hospitality like I have at the Red House. From incredible food to insightful conversations, Jessica has created an environment that facilitates and encourages human flourishing.”
-Megan