An open reading club at the Gogol House gathers adult literature enthusiasts who value thoughtful reading and honest discussion. Jack London's novella serves as a reason to discuss the hero's choice, the voice of instincts, and the inner strength that awakens in a person in extreme situations, changing their usual view of themselves. The meeting of the reading club at the Gogol House focuses on Jack London's novella "The Call of the Wild" - a story that transformed an adventure plot into psychological prose. The author describes the trials faced by the dog Buck, but beyond the animal's line, questions gradually emerge that concern the adult reader: what is considered true freedom, where is the boundary between ordinary life and the call of something ancient, powerful, and difficult to explain. At the meeting, participants will recall how the text was born and why it went beyond the author's original intention. There will be discussions about the magazine publication of the novella, the first editions and illustrations, and how the book reached readers in different countries. Participants will try to view the plot not only as a series of trials but as a hero's journey, gradually learning to hear their instincts and make decisions in difficult circumstances. The conversation is structured around key episodes and images, so prior familiarity with the novella is especially important. Readers share impressions, debate the characters' actions, recall favorite quotes, and compare their own perceptions of the book at different ages. The hosts help structure the discussion, suggesting possible angles - from London's biography to the literary context of the early 20th century. Ideas for where to go in Moscow are collected on our website.