Course Description:
Led by Vanessa Zoltan and Beth Silvers, Three Pines as a Sacred Text explores the complete Three Pines collection, a beloved series written by Canadian author Louise Penny. The novels contain multitudes, including Chief Inspector Gamache, a detective on par with the best of the mystery genre, and the colorful characters who call the fictional Quebec township of Three Pines home. Penny’s books weave visual art and poetry through their stories, providing a rolling meditation on community. And with a light touch, she invites us to think deeply about current events and global politics. Much like Gamache’s attentive examination of those around him, Penny's care for her characters, both living and dead, prompts us to examine ourselves in relationship to the people who surround us.

Vanessa (Not Sorry's founder) and Beth (co-host of the Pantsuit Politics podcast) will treat each novel in the series as sacred. Implementing sacred reading practices through an “interactive podcast” format, they will consider the novels with rigor and curiosity and invite participants into conversations. Participants are encouraged to read each novel ahead of the book’s meeting date and bring their own insights to the discussion using the close reading tools Vanessa and Beth model in their own conversation with one another. If you miss a session, we’ll have a recording available for you within 48 hours.

The Program is Perfect For:
-Devotees of cozy mystery novels
-Those who have read and love at least one of these books
-Those who have not read any of these books but want to
-Anyone craving the intellectual stimulation and warmth of a great book club
-Anyone intrigued by the chance to let novels ground them spiritually and in community
-Listeners of Pantsuit Politics and Not Sorry’s Podcasts–anyone who has missed the Harry Potter and the Sacred Text show’s format will find comfort in this program!

The Overview
Tuition:
-Full Tuition: $500
-Can’t Quite Afford Tuition: $375 - Limited space provided to those who cannot afford the full tuition cost
-Full Tuition + Sponsoring Fellow Student: $625 - Your purchase helps us offer the “can’t quite afford” tuition to other participants

Registration Details: As soon as you buy your ticket, you will receive an email from programs@notsorryproductions.com confirming your spot and sharing the Zoom link for the meeting.
-Please note that this email could become lost in your spam folder, so it would be helpful if you add programs@notsorryproductions.com to your address book.

Dates: Every Other Sunday (with few exceptions) from 6pm-7:30pm ET, from January 24th to November 14th, 2027

Recordings: Meetings will be recorded for asynchronous viewing, but the course is best experienced if you attend each session live.

Enrollment: Join by January 1st to take advantage of the entire course! This program is designed with flexibility in participant size and scope, and you are not required to be on camera or on mic. There will be opportunities for small group interaction as well as an active chat.

Writing Requirements: While there will be time for reflection and some journaling prompts, this is a sacred reading/discussion program, not a writing course.

Refunds: Unfortunately, this course is not refundable. 

Questions? Email Courtney at programs@notsorryproductions.com, and she’ll return your message within 2-3 business days.

What You’ll Need for this Program:
-Reliable Wi-Fi, a notebook/journal, and something to write with
-A copy of each novel from the Three Pines series (borrowing from the library is encouraged!) You're also welcome to listen to the audiobooks. Read in the way that works best for you. 
-An open mind to sacred reading and eagerness to hear from Beth and Vanessa