The Phoenix Art Deco Society is excited to welcome members to our Jazz Age Book Club hosted by Art Deco Society’s, Professor Scott Hermanson and Jessica Kullman.

If you love literature, this club is for you! Sign up for the book club today! Bring your thoughts, opinions, and questions, and connect with fellow members – avid or casual readers are welcome. This club is for Art Deco Society Members only. If you’re not a member, sign up today!

Venue TBD.

About The Glass Key:

The Glass Key is a classic noir mystery written during the early Great Depression (1930-31) by Dashiell Hammett who forgoes the civic corruption of his previous book, Red Harvest, to explore the moral nuances of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal.

Ned Beaumont is a gambler and a professional troubleshooter for his friend Paul Madvig, a cheerfully corrupt political power broker who aspires to greater things. Madvig has his eyes set on none other than the daughter of Senator Ralph Bancroft Henry, the heiress to a dynasty of political purebreds. When the senator’s son turns up dead, Madvig becomes the prime suspect. But if he is innocent, then which of his dozens of enemies is doing an awfully good job of framing him?
Dashiell Hammett’s tour de force of crime fiction combines a bulletproof plot, authentically corrupt characters, and writing of telegraphic crispness.

How to participate in the Jazz Age Book Club:

1. Reserve your spot for $5.00. This deposit goes back to the Jazz Age Book Club for venue fees
2. Read The Glass Key
3. Enjoy historical and contextual information sent from the club chairs before the discussion
4. Join us for the guided discussion over coffee and cocktails

Looking for a copy of The Glass Key? We recommend shopping at one of these local book stores:

Changing Hands – The Book Gallery – Bookman’s 

PLEASE NOTE: This event is limited capacity due to the nature of the book club. We want to ensure that everyone can comfortably participate in the discussion.

The Details:

When: February 28th, 2026 at 3:30pm.

Where: Location TBD. Phoenix, AZ

Cost: Reserve your spot for $5. This fee goes right back to the Jazz Age Book Club for venue fees and club perks.

Questions? Reach out to Jessica at hello@phoenixartdeco.org.