Two author presentations: Aarti Ryan and Sanjay Phadke. 18th January 2026

Aarti Ryan discussed her novel inspired by her grandmother's life in 1920s India, focusing on themes of education and women's empowerment, while Sanjay Parake presented his book "AI Decoded" exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and human agency. The discussion included lively debates about AI's impact on creativity, with members expressing both optimism about AI's collaborative potential and concerns about its effects on imagination and copyright. The conversation ended with plans for the next session in February where members will share their favorite poems.