Members of the Literature Section include people of the written word who have been or are authors of fiction, non fiction and poetry, journalists, critics and commentators, librarians, columnists, and editors. They are readers, students of form, pursuers of ideas and expression. At section meetings and among themselves they inform themselves about current affairs in books or writing or research, and regularly look back at the work of previous members. These activities are reflected in the contributions they make to the regular public programs of the club.